symptomatic

Sometimes symp·to·mat·i·cal

[simp-tuh-mat-ik]

adjective

1. pertaining to a symptom or symptoms.

2. of the nature of or constituting a symptom indicative (often followed byof ).

   a condition symptomatic of cholera;

   a disagreement that was symptomatic of the deterioration in their relationship.

3. according to symptoms.

   a symptomatic classification of disease.

symptomatic

/ ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. (often foll by of) being a symptom; indicative

   symptomatic of insanity

2. of or relating to a symptom or symptoms

3. according to symptoms

   a symptomatic analysis of a case

Other Word Forms

• symptomatically adverb
• nonsymptomatic adjective
• presymptomatic adjective
• pseudosymptomatic adjective
• unsymptomatic adjective
• unsymptomatical adjective
• unsymptomatically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of symptomatic¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; from Medieval Latin symptōmaticus, equivalent to Late Latin symptōmat- (stem of symptōma ) + -icus; symptom, -ic

Example Sentences

Gordon's tackle was symptomatic of how Newcastle were not in control of their emotions, despite the fact Liverpool had looked like rabbits in the headlights at the slightest sign of pressure.

From BBC

But locals say having so many similar shops in one place is symptomatic of the challenges that mass tourism brings.

From BBC

However, the opposition has presented the investigation as symptomatic of a corrupt regime, pointing to other probes affecting Sánchez and his circle.

From BBC

"Whilst they have every right to choose who they let into their own stadium, it's symptomatic of things that have happened over the last 12 months with the club."

From BBC

A 5% increase in vaccination coverage can reduce symptomatic influenza cases across all age groups, especially in preschool children and adults ages 65 and older.

From Salon

Related Words

• emblematic 
• symbolic