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

The situation is also symptomatic of broader strains on the country's higher education system, where grossly limited spots leave millions cramming for months, or even years, and high-stakes entrance exams leave many of them burnt out and in debt. — Sakshi Dayal, USA Today, 22 July 2026

The controversy the ad stirred up is symptomatic of a deeper rupture. — Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026

Diagnosis is made by examining stool specimens, although patients may need to submit several samples collected on different days, as even symptomatic people may not shed enough of the parasite for it to be readily detected, per the above source. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

In certain people, physicians may recommend a breast MRI; for instance, for a symptomatic patient or an asymptomatic person with a high risk of developing breast cancer. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026