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symptomatic
This term functions as a diagnostic bridge between an observable effect and an invisible cause. In a medical sense, it describes a patient who is actively experiencing the physical manifestations of a disease, contrasting with an asymptomatic state where the infection exists without outward signs.
In broader social or political discourse, the word suggests that a specific event is not the primary problem but rather a visible indicator of a systemic failure. It carries a clinical, analytical tone, implying that the observer is looking past the surface to identify a root cause.
Meanings
Examples
The patient is now symptomatic and requires immediate care.
This sudden drop in productivity is symptomatic of deeper morale issues in the office.
Is the patient symptomatic or asymptomatic at this stage?
The constant arguing between the two departments is symptomatic of a lack of clear leadership.
We only provide symptomatic treatment to manage the pain.
I wonder if this erratic behavior is symptomatic of a larger mental health crisis.
The high turnover rate is symptomatic of a toxic corporate culture.
He became symptomatic a few days after the initial exposure.