Added 9 October 2026
diagnose
/ˈdʌɪ.əɡˌnəʊz/ verb
In Latin: diagnōsticō Wiktionary
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about diagnose at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis.
- Subject to a medical analysis.
Origin
Back-formation from diagnosis. Compare also sclerose (verb).
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