Diagnostic Definition & Meaning

diagnostic
adjective
  1. concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis; "a diagnostic reading test"
  2. characteristic or indicative of a disease; "a diagnostic sign of yellow fever"; "a rash symptomatic of scarlet fever"; "symptomatic of insanity"; "a rise in crime symptomatic of social breakdown"

"Diagnostic" in song lyrics

See how diagnostic is used in real songs:

  • "Concrete island, Nassau diagnostic"
    Holocaust — The Ocean
  • "quest diagnostic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "oxford valley diagnostic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "diagnostic"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "diagnostic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for diagnostic to find words that pair well.

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