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单词 symptoms
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symptom

noun

symp·​tom ˈsim(p)-təm How to pronounce symptom (audio)
1
a
: subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance
broadly : something that indicates the presence of bodily disorder
b
: an evident reaction by a plant to a pathogen
2
a
: something that indicates the existence of something else
symptoms of an inner turmoil
b
: a slight indication : trace
symptomless
ˈsim(p)-təm-ləs How to pronounce symptom (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Even though the foreign security guarantee is in place precisely to preserve national self-determination in Europe, the dependence itself may be construed as a symptom of foreign dominance. William Nattrass, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The transition, for Fogle and for the reader, is from seeing Fogle’s aimlessness as a generic product of adolescent apathy to understanding it as a symptom of a broader social and spiritual deficit. Jon Baskin, The New Yorker, 27 July 2022 Klarna caps late fees at 25% of the purchase amount, a far cry from the 400% interest rates payday lenders charge, but Chabrier sees this as a less severe symptom of a larger problem. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 23 June 2022 Another view of gun violence treats the problem as the symptom of a broader cultural issue that cannot be addressed through legislation, as put forward by Lankford, the Republican senator from Oklahoma. Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 May 2022 As a symptom of a possible stroke, it's recommended to seek emergency care if displaying these symptoms. Taylyn Washington-harmon, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2022 The surrealist survival film had already caused a stir for the bankruptcy of the film’s visual effects studio Rhythm & Hues, and this was seen as a symptom of a large problem within the effects industry. cleveland, 26 Mar. 2022 The doctors call that fatigue, which is known as a classic and treacherous symptom of MS. Shannon Rae Green, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2022 Almost any heart or lung condition can have shortness of breath as a symptom. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin symptomat-, symptoma, from Greek symptōmat-, symptōma happening, attribute, symptom, from sympiptein to happen, from syn- + piptein to fall — more at feather

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

symptom

noun

symp·​tom ˈsimp-təm How to pronounce symptom (audio)
1
: a noticeable change in the body or its functions that indicates the presence of a disease or other disorder
2
: indication sense 2, sign
Loss of jobs is a symptom of a weakening economy.

Medical Definition

symptom

noun

symp·​tom ˈsim(p)-təm How to pronounce symptom (audio)
: subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance observed by the patient
headache is a symptom of many diseases
visual disturbances may be a symptom of retinal arteriosclerosis
broadly : something that indicates the presence of a physical disorder compare sign sense 2

symptoms

noun

plural of symptom
as in manifestations
something that indicates the presence of something else (such as a disease or problem) A sore throat, a runny nose, and frequent sneezing are some of the symptoms of the common cold. Homelessness is only a symptom of larger problems in our society.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • manifestations
  • signs
  • characteristics
  • indications
  • features
  • traits
  • clues
  • cues
  • hallmarks
  • properties
  • qualities
  • suggestions
  • diagnostics
  • hints
  • inklings
  • signals
  • intimations
  • evidences
  • leads
  • marks
  • tokens
  • overtones
  • glimpses
  • keys
  • pointers
  • telltales
  • scents
  • mentions
  • winds
  • denotations
  • breaths
  • guideposts
  • marks
  • whiffs
  • glimmers
  • flickers
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