diagnostic

CEFRC1

/daɪ.əɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Used to identify an illness, problem, or cause.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Characteristic of a particular disease.

Examples

  • The sphygmomanometer is an important diagnostic instrument.

  • We use the latest diagnostic and treatment methods.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnɑ.stɪk/
  • /dɑe.əɡˈnɔs.tɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Serving to indicate or specify a particular item or thing within a group of similar things.

  2. Of, or relating to diagnosis.

  3. Intended to assess a student's preexisting knowledge on the material being taught.

More examples

In context

  • A diagnostic assessment

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Origin

adjective

From Ancient Greek διαγνωστικός (diagnōstikós), adjective from διαγιγνώσκω (diagignṓskō, “to distinguish, diagnose”).