diagnostic 1 of 2

adjective

ˌdī-ig-ˈnä-stik How to pronounce diagnostic (audio)
variants also diagnostical
Definition of diagnosticnext
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group studies that show that cultural diversity is a diagnostic feature of a thriving city

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diagnostic

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noun

as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society

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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Adjective
About 15% to 30% of all diagnostic imaging in adult patients contains at least one incidental finding, according to Matthew Davenport, MD, a radiologist at the University of Michigan. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 Roughly 15% to 30% of all diagnostic imaging in adult patients contains at least one incidental finding, according to Matthew Davenport, MD, a radiologist at the University of Michigan. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
Plasma diagnostics are critical to fusion development because engineers need precise measurements to determine how a reactor is performing and whether design changes are working. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 Extended Remote Technical Support With AR Spatial computing could transform remote diagnostics in rural regions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagnostic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
  1. characteristic
  2. feature
  3. distinctive
  4. quality
  5. distinct
  6. trait
  7. typical
  8. attribute
Adjective
  • Because of these characteristic trails, apple maggots are also known as railroad worms (the name is more commonly applied to the larvae and wormlike adult females of Phrixothrix beetles).
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This naturally produces several of the characteristic properties of observed Little Red Dots.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Asian cinema accounts for 96 films, women directed 41, and 20 are official entries for the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After living in the City of Lights for more than a decade, the designer said he was drawn to its features, which informed his palette that runs from sky blues to Seine greens, via tones inspired by its typical stone buildings.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of feature
Adjective
  • The experiments also produced the distinctive double hysteresis loop associated with antiferroelectric materials.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Details like labels, pocket flashers, packaging and visual assets were reimagined through Imogene + Willie’s distinctive design process.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinctive
Noun
  • Even as Portland, Maine, has continued to welcome new boutique hotels, ‘The Press’ is still one of the most personal and consistently high in quality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Their microscopy confirmed the quality of the crystal structure.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of quality
Adjective
  • For dinner, there are five solid options, each with its own distinct menu and mood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The home button has its own distinct metal surface, and other buttons on the remote are indented or distinctly shaped.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinct
Noun
  • Each planet has its own little traits that affect how races can play out, once again playing into that idea of futuristic racing across a galaxy.
    — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The abilities that gain value are traits of the creative class.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of trait
Adjective
  • Instead of reaching out to typical Western researchers and scientists, Boyland and his team went to Africa and approached wildlife guides, drivers, photographers, and locals who saw wildlife daily.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Options flows from institutional investors are around three times higher than a typical September, the data shows.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of typical
Noun
  • Focus And Discernment Professionals from the private sector who come to the nonprofit sector bring several important skills and attributes, such as a clear focus and discernment that helps avoid mission drift.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Since the 1960s, cesium has been the element of choice, though clocks based on other metals, such as ytterbium or strontium, have been created for their own handy attributes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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