Symptomatic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Characteristic or indicative of a disease; "a diagnostic sign of yellow fever"; "a rash symptomatic of scarlet fever"; "symptomatic of insanity"; "a rise in crime symptomatic of social breakdown".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rash on her arm was symptomatic of an allergic reaction to the insect bite.
- Her loss of appetite was symptomatic of a more serious underlying illness that needed immediate attention.
- A high fever and persistent cough are symptomatic of pneumonia and should not be taken lightly.
- His irrational behavior was symptomatic of the extreme stress he was experiencing due to his new job.
- A sudden rise in food prices can be symptomatic of economic instability and widespread poverty in the region.
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Meaning 2
Relating to or according to or affecting a symptom or symptoms; "symptomatic relief"; "symptomatic treatment"; "a symptomatic classification of diseases".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).