Diagnostic
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Concerned with the identification of diseases or problems through examination and analysis. As a noun, it refers to a test or procedure used to identify the nature of an illness or malfunction.
“The mechanic ran diagnostic tests to identify the engine problem.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/
Syllables
di·ag·nos·tic
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Triple-I and double-A pattern; -IC ending is common
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Worth 16 points; good value with strategic letter placement
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