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

That felt symptomatic of their poor decision-making in attacking positions. — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Remember to collect tissue that is just beginning to appear symptomatic, as the lab is unable to diagnose plants that are already dead. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Kisunla is designed to help slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s by targeting the brain to break up and remove amyloid plaques, which are a hallmark of the disease. — Lauren Pastrana, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

When a person is immunized during pregnancy, the risk of symptomatic disease fell by 44% in their newborns up to 6 months old. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026