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
1
Showing the signs or symptoms of a condition.
"It is important to observe symptomatic cats out of the carrier, on the floor in a safe, escape-proof room. Swelling, heat, and pain in one or more joints can explain many signs, including lameness, malaise, and fever."
— Stephen J. Ettinger, Edward C. Feldman (2009)
"He tested positive but remained symptomatic for only a few days."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishDisplaying symptoms, or being a telltale sign of a bigger issue.
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symptomatic of
remain symptomatic
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Word forms
- Plural
- symptomatics
- Comparative
- more symptomatic
- Superlative
- most symptomatic
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Etymology
From Greek symptomatikos, "of or pertaining to a symptom."
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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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