Symptomatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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symptomatic

 

[ ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical context

The term 'symptomatic' refers to the presence of symptoms in a disease or condition. It indicates that the signs being exhibited are indicative of a particular illness. This term is often used in medical settings to describe patients who show observable symptoms of their afflictions. It can also refer to treatments or interventions that address these symptoms directly rather than the underlying cause.

Synonyms

demonstrative, indicative, significant.

Examples of usage

  • Patients with symptomatic infections often require immediate treatment.
  • He was symptomatic of a serious respiratory condition.
  • The symptomatic relief provided by the medication was temporary.

Translations

Translations of the word "symptomatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sintomático

🇮🇳 लक्षणात्मक

🇩🇪 symptomatisch

🇮🇩 simptomatik

🇺🇦 симптоматичний

🇵🇱 symptomatyczny

🇯🇵 症状のある

🇫🇷 symptomatique

🇪🇸 sintomático

🇹🇷 semptomatik

🇰🇷 증상적인

🇸🇦 عرضي

🇨🇿 symptomatický

🇸🇰 symptomatický

🇨🇳 症状性的

🇸🇮 simptomatičen

🇮🇸 einkenni

🇰🇿 симптоматикалық

🇬🇪 სიმპტომატური

🇦🇿 simptomatik

🇲🇽 sintomático

Etymology

The word 'symptomatic' derives from the Greek word 'symptōma', meaning 'that which befalls or happens'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, originally used in a medical context to describe the signs or symptoms of a disease. Over time, its usage expanded beyond strictly medical settings, coming to denote any situation that reflects or indicates a particular condition or trend. By the early 20th century, the term was commonly used to describe not only health-related symptoms but also metaphorical symptoms in social or cultural contexts, linking the visible signs of a broader issue.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,534, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.