symptomatic
Serving as a symptom or sign of something, especially an undesirable condition
Examples
In a meeting
“High turnover is symptomatic of deeper organizational health issues.”
Over coffee
“Your constant fatigue might be symptomatic of a vitamin deficiency.”
Why this word
indicative
symptomatic specifically shows signs of a disease or condition, indicative is general suggestion
characteristic
symptomatic relates to observable signs of illness, characteristic is about typical features
suggestive
symptomatic medically indicates presence of a condition through symptoms, suggestive is vague hinting
Usage tip
Use when identifying indicators of underlying problems. Can apply to health or broader systemic issues.
Etymology
Greek: symptoma (anything that has befallen)
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