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    Symptom

    /ˈsɪmptəm/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and serving as evidence of it.
    A persistent cough can be a symptom of a respiratory infection.
    A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease.
    Fatigue is frequently reported as a symptom of depression.
    An indicator of a problem or situation.
    The rise in unemployment is a symptom of the economic crisis.
    An indication that something is happening, especially an undesirable issue.
    The error message is a symptom of a larger software malfunction.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'symptoma', meaning 'that which befalls', from Greek 'symptōma', meaning 'a happening, incident'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    symptoms of disease
    The characteristic features indicating an illness.
    show symptoms
    To exhibit signs associated with a condition.
    common cold symptoms
    Typical signs related to a cold, such as sneezing or coughing.

    Related Words

    diagnosis
    The identification of the nature of an illness.
    syndrome
    A group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality.

    Slang Meanings

    Red flag
    That headache is a red flag; you might want to see a doctor.
    Warning sign
    Feeling tired all the time is a warning sign.