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symptomatic

1 of 1adjective
/ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/
Forms:more symptomatic,most symptomatic
1

displaying signs typical of a particular disease or medical condition

  • Chest pain can be symptomatic of heart problems.
  • Coughing and shortness of breath are symptomatic of respiratory infections.
  • His fatigue was symptomatic of anemia.
  • The patient was symptomatic, presenting a high fever and rash.
  • The rash is symptomatic of an allergic reaction.
Synonyms:
diagnostic
2

showing that something exists or is likely to happen, especially a negative situation

  • His lateness is symptomatic of poor time management.
  • The violence is symptomatic of deeper social unrest.
  • His silence was symptomatic of guilt.
  • The lack of funding is symptomatic of the government's priorities.
  • The drop in sales is symptomatic of a broader trend.