diagnostic

²diagnostic

noun

Definition 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

1. <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

Related Words: badge, indication, sign; emblem, symbol, token; charm, grace; excellence, merit, virtue; eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk; individuality, singularity, uniqueness

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