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"ismatic" (adjective): any behavior of a person that creates a negative outcome or disadvantage for another person due to their difference. Difference could be one or more of the following: Ability, accent, age, clothing/dress/attire, color, education, ethnicity, family, gender, gender identity, handedness, height, language, nationality, profession, physical features, race, religion, sexuality, size, wealth, weight. (Pronunciation: ismatic "is-ma-tic" or "ism-atic" -- "is" as in the word "is', "ma" as in "mat", "tic" as in "tic-tock")
The frequency and range of "ismatic" behavior occurring and generating exclusion and personal discomfort in organizations is significantly underestimated.
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IMatically incompetent 

Sarah, who accidentally types in the wrong window when instant messaging multiple people, is IMatically incompetent.
IMatically incompetent by Sonia O December 28, 2006
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