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- [dahy-uh g-nos-tik]
- /ˌdaɪ əgˈnɒs tɪk/
- /ˌdai.əɡˈnɒs.tik/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy-uh g-nos-tik]
- /ˌdaɪ əgˈnɒs tɪk/
Definitions of diagnostic word
- adjective diagnostic Diagnostic equipment, methods, or systems are used for discovering what is wrong with people who are ill or with things that do not work properly. 3
- adjective diagnostic of, relating to, or of value in diagnosis 3
- noun diagnostic any symptom that provides evidence for making a specific diagnosis 3
- noun diagnostic a diagnosis 3
- adjective diagnostic of or constituting a diagnosis 3
- adjective diagnostic of value for a diagnosis; specif., characteristic 3
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Origin of diagnostic
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Greek diagnōstikós, equivalent to diagnōst(ós) distinguished (akin to diágnōsis; see diagnosis) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Diagnostic
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diagnostic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
diagnostic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diagnostic
adj diagnostic
- characteristic — The characteristics of a person or thing are the qualities or features that belong to them and make them recognizable.
- distinguishing — distinctive; characteristic, as a definitive feature of an individual or group: Intricate rhyming is a distinguishing feature of her poetry.
- indicative — showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.
- symptomatic — pertaining to a symptom or symptoms.
noun diagnostic
- critic — A critic is a person who writes about and expresses opinions about things such as books, films, music, or art.
- baseline — The baseline of a tennis, badminton, or basketball court is one of the lines at each end of the court that mark the limits of play.
- annotator — One who annotates.
- fingerprint — an impression of the markings of the inner surface of the last joint of the thumb or other finger.
- diagnostics — the art or practice of diagnosis, esp of diseases
adjective diagnostic
- analytic — Analytic means the same as analytical.
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- investigative — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- pinpointing — the point of a pin.
- demonstrative — Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
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