C1adjectiveformalhealthsociety
US/ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/
UK/ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/
showing that a particular problem exists; also having the signs of an illness
In context
Long queues at hospitals are symptomatic of a wider problem in healthcare.
The rise in petty crime is symptomatic of growing unemployment.
Only patients who are symptomatic need to stay at home.
Words that go with symptomatic
adjective + preposition
- symptomatic ofHer tiredness may be symptomatic of a vitamin deficiency.
adjective + noun
- symptomatic patientsSymptomatic patients were tested first.
- symptomatic treatmentThere is no cure yet, only symptomatic treatment.
- symptomatic reliefThis medicine provides symptomatic relief from a blocked nose.
- symptomatic infectionVaccines greatly reduce the risk of symptomatic infection.