adjective/nounpl: stigmatics (noun form)
estigmático
1. Relating to or bearing a stigma or stigmata (marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ)
The stigmatic nun reported experiencing stigmata during her religious visions.
A freira estigmática relatou experimentar estigmas durante suas visões religiosas.
2. A person who bears stigmata or is marked by stigma
Saint Francis was considered a stigmatic, showing visible marks of Christ's wounds.
São Francisco era considerado um estigmático, mostrando marcas visíveis das feridas de Cristo.
3. Marked by or bearing a social stigma; socially discredited
The stigmatic label followed the community for generations.
O rótulo estigmático perseguiu a comunidade por gerações.
4. In optics, relating to or caused by stigmatism (absence of astigmatism)
The stigmatic lens produced a clear, undistorted image.
A lente estigmática produziu uma imagem clara e sem distorção.
The term 'stigmatic' is primarily used in religious contexts in both Brazilian and American cultures, particularly when discussing Catholic mysticism and saints who have reportedly experienced stigmata. In modern usage, it can also refer to anyone or anything marked by social disgrace or shame. The word is more common in academic, religious, and medical discourse than in everyday conversation.
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