diagnostic

¹di·ag·nos·tic

adj \-ˈnäs-tik\

Definition of DIAGNOSTIC

1

a : of, relating to, or used in diagnosis <a diagnostic tool> b : using the methods of or yielding a diagnosis <diagnostic tests>

2

: serving to distinguish or identify <a diagnostic feature>

— di·ag·nos·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Variants of DIAGNOSTIC

di·ag·nos·tic also di·ag·nos·ti·cal \-ti-kəl\

Examples of DIAGNOSTIC

1. Ultrasound is now widely used as a diagnostic tool.
2. One important diagnostic feature of this condition is a mild rash.

First Known Use of DIAGNOSTIC

1625

Related to DIAGNOSTIC

Synonyms: classic, characteristic (also diagnostical), discriminating, distinct, distinctive, distinguishing, identifying, individual, peculiar, proper, symptomatic, typical

Antonyms: atypical, nontypical, uncharacteristic, untypical

Related Words: idiosyncratic; identifiable, pronounced, unmistakable; general, generic; common, normal, regular, usual; especial, particular, special, specific; archetypal (also archetypical), model, paradigmatic

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