astigmatism
nounA refractive error in which the shape of the cornea or eye lens causes light to focus unevenly, potentially blurring or distorting vision.
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Clear all filtersA refractive error in which the shape of the cornea or eye lens causes light to focus unevenly, potentially blurring or distorting vision.
A substantial difference or inequality.
Too large, small, or unequal in relation to something else.
Out of proper proportion
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Not agreeing with something else or not remaining the same in a reliable way.
One word family: also includes inconsistency.
Not agreeing or remaining steady
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A difference in amount, status, treatment, or opportunity between people or things.
A departure from an expected pattern, standard, or proper procedure.
Departure from a pattern
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To distort or give an uneven direction to something.
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