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Diagnostic

Dy-uh-GNAH-stihk

/ˌdaɪʌˈɡnɑːstɪk/

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diagnostic

Dictionary meaning

Characteristic or indicative of a disease.

Examples

  • A diagnostic sign of yellow fever.

Synonyms: symptomatic

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

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muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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