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

In certain people, physicians may recommend a breast MRI; for instance, for a symptomatic patient or an asymptomatic person with a high risk of developing breast cancer. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

But Palencia’s elbow didn’t feel great following his outing and was symptomatic, issues that persisted Tuesday and resulted in the Cubs placing him on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

The unit at Lackland has implemented mitigation measures, is monitoring trainees who may have been exposed and is treating symptomatic trainees with antiviral medications such as Tamiflu, an Air Force spokesperson told CBS News last week. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 25 June 2026

In another notable case, a Las Vegas nurse practitioner was charged in a $906 million Medicare and TRICARE fraud scheme involving billing for medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts — a crime symptomatic of a viral trend that authorities say has spread across the country. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026