Definition of STIGMA

stigma

Plural: stigmas, stigmata

Noun

  • A mark of disgrace or severe disapproval.
  • the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
  • a symbol of disgrace or infamy; --Genesis
  • an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod
  • a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease
  • A mark of infamy or disgrace.
  • A negative and often unfair attitude (held by a group or society, to something).
  • A scar or birthmark.
  • A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion on Jesus's body, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.
  • An outward sign; an indication.
  • The sticky part of a flower that receives pollen during pollination.
  • A visible sign or characteristic of a disease.
  • Synonym of pterostigma.
  • A ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau, (Ϛ/ϛ).

Examples

  • There’s a STIGMA attached to constantly challenging your Words With Friends opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin stigma, from Ancient Greek στίγμα (stígma, “brand”), from στίζω (stízō, “I mark”). Distantly related to stick. (Compare Middle English stigme, from the same Latin source.)

Scrabble Score: 9

stigma: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
stigma: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stigma: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

stigma: valid Words With Friends Word