English · Body & Health
symptom
/ˈsɪmp.təm/
[/ˈsɪmp.təm/]
sign of illness
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A physical or mental sign that indicates a disease or condition.
Example
A high fever is a common symptom of many infections.
A high fever is a common symptom of many infections.
Etymology
From Greek 'symptoma', meaning a happening.
How & Where It’s Used
Also used figuratively for a sign of a larger problem.