DIAGNOSTICAL Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

diagnostic 1 of 2

adjective

ˌdī-ig-ˈnä-stik

variants also diagnostical

Definition of diagnostic

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

Pediatricians should be equipped to incorporate genetic testing into the diagnostic evaluation of these children. — Eliza Goldwasser, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 The study, released by Swedish used EV retailer Carla, analyzed 9,954 battery health tests conducted between 2022 and 2026 using diagnostic technology from Austrian battery testing company AVILOO. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Noun

New on the high-tech medi-spa scene, this beacon of calm offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapies with a team of specialist doctors, therapists, sports scientists, and osteopaths at the ready. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 In November, a British woman with the social media username AmieinChina posted on TikTok about her decision to travel to Beijing for diagnostics tests. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagnostic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic

Adjective

Mackenzie writes with the characteristic judgmental sniff of an upper-crust tourist.

— Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026
This could likely be the last World Cup for the 39-year-old superstar Lionel Messi, who is contributing as effectively as ever, with his characteristic walk up and down the field as teammates and defenders around him jog to and fro.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Apple might delay the full rollout of these desktop AI utilities beyond the initial Q4 2026 macOS 27 release, preferring a staggered approach to unify features across platforms, mirroring iOS.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of feature

Adjective

In simple terms, each quantum gate leaves behind its own distinctive statistical fingerprint.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Once a working water tower, the Malibu Water Tower House has become one of the beach city’s most distinctive homes.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

Definition of distinctive

Noun

This metric measures the quality of each chance as a player shoots, accounting for many contextual factors, including the angle and distance of the shot, and the body part used for the effort.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The business had many of the qualities the market likes, but the likely transaction raised questions about leverage, ownership, and how much value might be taken out before the public shareholder arrived.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of quality

Adjective

Instead of painting a broad picture that included all leading forms of content distribution — movie theaters, broadcast and cable television as well as streaming platforms — the states zeroed in on three distinct slices.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Data, on the other hand, shows a distinct generational divide.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of distinct

Noun

Before the pandemic, researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine typically saw adults seek ADHD evaluations after recognizing the same traits that led to their child’s diagnosis.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Performance and off-road capability are not the little SUV’s best traits.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Definition of trait

Adjective

That 1982 campaign was typical of the misfortune that plagued Keegan’s international career.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Cases of cyclosporiasis are known to rise during spring and summer months in the US, with a typical season running from the start of May through the end of August, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of typical

Noun

Output aside, Tzolis has the key ‘macro’ attributes that have been crucial to Mikel Arteta’s side developing into England’s champions.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Although the origins of the brooch itself are still unknown, the meaning behind the moonstone could indicate reflection, celebration or various attributes Queen Camilla wanted to emphasize at Wednesday’s event.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

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