adj C1 Advanced Uncommon

symptomatic

sihmp-tuh-MAT-ihk

Symptomatic (adj) means showing the signs or symptoms of a condition. Example: “He tested positive but remained symptomatic for only a few days.”

adj

Showing the signs or symptoms of a condition.

"He tested positive but remained symptomatic for only a few days."

Serving as a sign or indication of a larger problem.

"The delays were symptomatic of poor planning across the whole project."

How to Use Symptomatic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDisplaying symptoms, or being a telltale sign of a bigger issue.

Common pairings

symptomatic of remain symptomatic

Word Forms

more symptomatic comparative, symptomatics plural, most symptomatic superlative

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Etymology

From Greek symptomatikos, "of or pertaining to a symptom."

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for symptomatic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “symptomatic” mean?

The word “symptomatic” means showing the signs or symptoms of a condition. In plain terms, displaying symptoms, or being a telltale sign of a bigger issue.

How do you pronounce “symptomatic”?

“Symptomatic” is pronounced sihmp-tuh-MAT-ihk (/ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “symptomatic” in a sentence?

Here is “symptomatic” used in a sentence: “He tested positive but remained symptomatic for only a few days.”

What part of speech is “symptomatic”?

“Symptomatic” is an adjective.

Where does the word “symptomatic” come from?

The word “symptomatic” comes from Greek. From Greek symptomatikos, "of or pertaining to a symptom.".

Is “symptomatic” a common word?

“Symptomatic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “symptomatic” have?

“Symptomatic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: showing the signs or symptoms of a condition.

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