Synonyms for symptom
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Noun
indication, sign, manifestation, evidence, note, signal, prognostic, mark, token, after-clap, omen
Definitions
- n. 1
A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.
Swollen breasts, morning sickness, and a missed period are classic symptoms of pregnancy.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- symptoms → indications, signs, manifestations, evidences…
Example sentences
- indication Willingness to correct is an indication of wisdom.
- manifestation Human and animal sacrifice is manifestation of Satanism.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| symptom | rising | |
| indication | falling | |
| manifestation | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- sign1, note1, mark1, omen2
- 5 letters
- token2
- 6 letters
- signal2
- 8 letters
- evidence3
- 10 letters
- indication4, prognostic
- 13 letters
- manifestation5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (omen2 = 2 syllables).