symptom

noun
UK: /ˈsɪmptəm/
US: /ˈsɪmptəm/

  1. A sign of illness or a problem.

    1. A headache can be a symptom of stress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The first symptom of the disease is a very high temperature. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that shows that a problem exists.

    1. High unemployment is often a symptom of economic problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. These protests are a symptom of deep dissatisfaction with the government. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sign indication marker feature

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "symptom" in English means: A sign of illness or a problem., Something that shows that a problem exists..

The phonetic transcription of "symptom" is /ˈsɪmptəm/ in British English and /ˈsɪmptəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "symptom": sign, indication, marker, feature.

Example usage of "symptom": "A headache can be a symptom of stress.". More examples on the page.