adj

symptomatic

sihmp-tuh-MAT-ihk

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

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

Common pairings

symptomatic of remain symptomatic

more symptomatic comparative, symptomatics plural, most symptomatic superlative

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He tested positive but remained _____ for only a few days.

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

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