variants
also diagnostical
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
studies that show that cultural diversity is a diagnostic feature of a thriving city
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society
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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Your healthcare provider may also recommend a liver biopsy—the only true diagnostic test for MASH.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
This improved understanding results in better diagnostics and therapeutics for all patients, which could not be achieved without actively promoting and cultivating diversity and representation in the lab and in the clinic.
—Angelique Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
While many cases are detected during pregnancy through screening and diagnostic tests, some are only confirmed at birth.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Your healthcare provider may also recommend a liver biopsy—the only true diagnostic test for MASH.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Lenovo Commercial Vantage app provides system information, updates, diagnostics, and a user manual.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
This improved understanding results in better diagnostics and therapeutics for all patients, which could not be achieved without actively promoting and cultivating diversity and representation in the lab and in the clinic.
—Angelique Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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Those characteristic Starfleet nacelles are kept well away from the ship to protect the crew from an unwanted warping.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The cell’s attempt to repair this damage can result in a characteristic pattern of mutations – such as the signature being sought here – which serves as a molecular record indicating past haloalkane exposure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mark Anthony Green's feature debut opens on a heady scene with an audience intoxicated by the rhythmic melody of a figure on stage.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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King’s 1981 book was first adapted for the screen in the 1983 feature film of the same name, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly and Danny Pintauro.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Three qualities that Kate’s best royal looks similarly embody.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2025
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Reilly invests his creation with kindness and humor, qualities that make both the character and the show lovable.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sifting through the sandy dirt of eastern Egypt, archaeologists found an ancient grave filled with distinctive artifacts.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Humans like to put things in distinctive bins, but nature is not so prejudiced.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their goal is to build a comprehensive database that answers many questions about the behavioral and genetic traits of our friendly felines.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, many, but not all, social and behavioral traits work this way.—
Dalton Conley,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The average cost of full coverage in the U.S. is now $2,638 per year, meaning the typical household spends 3.39% of its income on insurance for just one car.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton is not the first driver to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream by ending his racing career in typical midlife crisis style — in his 40s with a brand new Ferrari and a second family.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Combining these human attributes with the right listening tools and communication channels will lead to meaningful engagement and success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are not too many strikers who can match Van Dijk’s physical attributes in terms of pace, power, and height, and there are signs the 33-year-old plays slightly differently against Isak for that reason.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Being a woman in the clothing industry in the late 1980s allotted Walker a distinct space in the global fashion conversation.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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