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symptomatic

symp·to·mat·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [simp-tuh-mat-ik]
    • /ˌsɪmp təˈmæt ɪk/
    • /ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [simp-tuh-mat-ik]
    • /ˌsɪmp təˈmæt ɪk/

Definitions of symptomatic word

  • adjective symptomatic pertaining to a symptom or symptoms. 1
  • adjective symptomatic of the nature of or constituting a symptom; indicative (often fol by of): a condition symptomatic of cholera; a disagreement that was symptomatic of the deterioration in their relationship. 1
  • adjective symptomatic according to symptoms: a symptomatic classification of disease. 1
  • adjective symptomatic indicative of sth 1
  • adjective symptomatic showing medical symptoms 1
  • adjective symptomatic If something is symptomatic of something else, especially something bad, it is a sign of it. 0

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Origin of symptomatic

First appearance:

before 1690
One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < Medieval Latin symptōmaticus, equivalent to Late Latin symptōmat- (stem of symptōma) symptom + -icus -ic

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Parts of speech for Symptomatic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

symptomatic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

symptomatic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for symptomatic

adj symptomatic

  • demonstrative — Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
  • 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.
  • impressionistic — a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, especially in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
  • indicative — showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.
  • indicial — of, relating to, or resembling an indication; indicative: behavior indicial of a personality disorder.

adjective symptomatic

  • characteristic — The characteristics of a person or thing are the qualities or features that belong to them and make them recognizable.
  • evidential — Of or providing evidence.
  • evincive — Tending to prove; having the power to demonstrate; demonstrative; indicative.
  • indicating — to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
  • indicatory — That indicates, signifies or implies.

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