Definition

Able to be identified or determined through examination or testing.

Example

The doctor said the illness is diagnosable with the right tests.

Conversation

I heard the doctor say that my symptoms are diagnosable now.

That's good to know! It must be a relief to finally have some answers.

Yeah, I just hope the treatment is straightforward.

I'm sure it will be, especially since it's diagnosable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diagnosable → It is formed from "dia-" (meaning through or across) and "gnosis" (from Greek "gnōsis", meaning knowledge). The suffix "-able" (meaning capable of) indicates that something can be known or identified. Thus, "diagnosable" refers to something that can be identified or understood through knowledge.

Memory Tip

Think of 'knowledge' ('gnosis') that helps you understand something 'through' ('dia-') — that's why something 'diagnosable' can be identified.

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