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

Firms that hold durable AI positions build diagnostic systems capable of distinguishing high-weight signals from low-weight noise. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The silicon SoC and the unified memory are both packaged directly onto the processor substrate, and even the internal SSD modules are locked from user replacement or end-user servicing without specialized diagnostic tools. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Noun

In fact, the only setting is a toggle for sending diagnostics to Avira. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for diagnostic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic

Adjective

Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Our brains continuously predict what should happen next, and when the outcome differs from that prediction, characteristic neural responses can appear.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Some robo-advisors offer more customization and features, such as tax-loss harvesting, which uses losses to offset other portfolio gains, or automatic rebalancing.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Hennekam remembers that patient to be 8 or 9, with distinctive features.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of feature

Adjective

And yet that bright, sweet aroma is front and center in Creed Aventus, the distinctive eau de parfum widely believed to take inspiration from the French emperor’s indomitable spirit.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
But the show’s appeal went beyond its distinctive look, according to the exec.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Noun

Twenty years later, the Chicks are marking the anniversary of Taking the Long Way with a modest tour and equally modest deluxe reissue, featuring a handful of demos and outtakes of mixed quality.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
The new wave of London clubs always had a very urban quality, but inevitably, as their members matured, so did their needs.

— Mark Cecil, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of quality

Adjective

But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
The rooms are designed for gathering, whether that's at the music venue, on the rooftop bar, or in one of the other distinct dining experiences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinct

Noun

The team’s brightest moment comes when Olivia realizes that Daisy has incorporated her unique personality traits, like praying repetitiously and loving the musical Annie.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Publishers sold albums of facsimile autographs, and the interest developed into the field of graphology, the practice of analyzing a person’s handwriting to purportedly discern personality traits.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of trait

Adjective

Ironically, the one spot where Dearborn Park genuinely engages the cityscape is along the west side of State south of Roosevelt where a row of single-family homes follows Chicago’s typical development pattern.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
While not your typical sneaker moment, the shoe blended the comfort of a casual sneaker with all the style and swagger of a high heel.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

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