Synonyms of symptomatic

symptomatic

adjective

ˌsim(p)-tə-ˈma-tik 

as in characteristic

serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group

a fever's refusal to respond to antibiotics is symptomatic of a viral infection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characteristic
• distinct
• typical
• distinctive
• distinguishing
• diagnostic
• individual
• peculiar
• identifying
• classic
• proper
• unmistakable
• discriminating
• general
• usual
• common
• identifiable
• specific
• generic
• normal
• idiosyncratic
• particular
• pronounced
• special
• regular
• paradigmatic
• archetypal
• especial
• model

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• atypical
• uncharacteristic
• untypical
• nontypical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of symptomatic

Reality shows with repertory casts reward behavior that would, in real life, usually be symptomatic of a personality disorder. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026

In a recent clinical validation study, 1,142 symptomatic adults were tested using PrecivityAD2. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

The underlying pathology begins years before symptoms become apparent, and once symptomatic disease develops, cognitive problems generally continue to progress. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

The state and an outside software contractor are at odds about who was at fault, but the lapse is symptomatic of a system under pressure. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026