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

They are also calibrated precisely to each individual’s diagnostics. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 Jewett points out that there are plenty of applications, such as drug delivery and diagnostics, that don’t need a cell that fully rebuilds itself but could benefit from a facsimile like the SpudCell. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagnostic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic

Adjective

The simple bodywork incorporates components like the seat and headlamp into the design while maintaining a characteristic adventure-bike stance.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Track three scuttles atop a bed of pine needles and broken eggshells, a nervous, almost dubsteppy rhythm haloed in Four Tet’s characteristic bell tones.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 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

Night after night, Swift would perform for more than three hours, running back her career one era at a time, each one its own world with distinctive sets, costumes, and colors.

— Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Trademark law protects distinctive brand identifiers—like words and symbols—that tell the public exactly who is behind a product.

— Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Noun

Grocery store quality produce is sent to Fresh Food Partner corner stores, convenience shops and other local stores, in the Kansas City metropolitan area, for people to purchase.

— Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
That being said, the image quality on all the cameras is lacking for someone like me, who made a living for nearly twenty years taking photos.

— Joe Salas July 26, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of quality

Adjective

The result is an oyster with a distinct earthy brine and mild sweetness, less salty than its East Coast cousins, and with a plump, meaty bite.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Food and drink The hotel runs four dining venues plus a poolside bar, all of which have distinct identities, styles, and vibes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of distinct

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

And the Ivory Coast international — who is expected to cost in the region of £35million — is a player who would add the attributes that Glasner craves.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
The punchy track shows Cardi calling out her haters in a playful twist, while listing off the many attributes to her name.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

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