diagnostic
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adjective \-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
See Variants of DIAGNOSTIC
di·ag·nos·tic also di·ag·nos·ti·cal \-ti-kəl\
Examples of DIAGNOSTIC
- Ultrasound is now widely used as a diagnostic tool.
- 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
2diagnostic
nounDefinition of DIAGNOSTIC
1
: the art or practice of diagnosis —often used in plural
2
: a distinguishing mark
— di·ag·nos·ti·cian \-(ˌ)näs-ˈti-shən\ noun
Examples of DIAGNOSTIC
- <the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society>
First Known Use of DIAGNOSTIC
1625
Related to DIAGNOSTIC
- Synonyms
- affection, attribute, attribution, character, criterion, characteristic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
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