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symptomatically

/ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪkli/
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Adjective:symptomatic
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• adverb

1

In a way that addresses or relates to the symptoms of an illness rather than its underlying cause, or in a manner exhibiting symptoms.

Example

"Because there is no cure for the common cold, doctors typically advise patients to treat the illness symptomatically with rest and fluids."

2

In a manner that serves as an indication, sign, or characteristic reflection of a broader condition, problem, or trend.

Example

"Symptomatically, the decline in local newspaper readership reflects a much wider shift toward digital media consumption."

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• Rhymes for symptomatically

• Nearby Words

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symptom
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symptomless
synagogue
synapse

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Symptomatically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/symptomatically
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