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

The Vision Council reported on October 1, 2026, that 78% of adults experienced eye fatigue after screen use at least once in the past three months, and 39% of symptomatic respondents had never raised the issue with a healthcare professional. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Their analyses revealed almost 900 genes that were expressed differently in symptomatic and asymptomatic disease. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Barker described the box office success for Backrooms as symptomatic of a wider shift for the film business. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026

In 10% of the symptomatic cases, people develop serious lung problems that require medical care plus antifungal medication. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026