English · Word Candidate

diagnostic

/daɪ.əɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: diagnostics

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Meaning · English

Of, or relating to diagnosis.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Characteristic of a particular disease.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any technique used in medical diagnosis.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any tool or technique used to find the root of a problem.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “diagnostic” mean?

Of, or relating to diagnosis.

Is “diagnostic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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