symptomatic
symptomatic Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Serving as a symptom or sign of a particular disease, condition, or broader underlying problem (usually followed by 'of').
"High staff turnover is often symptomatic of deeper management issues within a company."
Exhibiting or experiencing physical or mental symptoms of an illness or medical condition.
"Patients who become symptomatic should isolate immediately and consult a healthcare provider."
Relating to or concerned with the relief of symptoms rather than addressing the underlying cause of a disease.
"Because there is no cure for the common cold, doctors generally recommend symptomatic treatment such as rest and fluids."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 17th century from Late Latin symptomaticus, from Ancient Greek symptomatikos ('casual' or 'relating to symptoms'), derived from symptoma ('anything that has befallen one' or 'a symptom of disease'), from syn- ('together') and piptein ('to fall').