symptom-free
|symp-tom-free|
B2
/ˈsɪmp.təm friː/
without symptoms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'symptom-free' originates from the combination of 'symptom' and 'free', where 'symptom' refers to a sign of a condition and 'free' means without.
Historical Evolution
'Symptom' comes from the Greek word 'σύμπτωμα' (symptoma), meaning 'a happening', and 'free' from Old English 'freo', meaning 'not in bondage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'symptom' referred to any occurrence or happening, but over time it evolved to mean a sign of a disease, while 'free' has maintained its meaning of 'without'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not exhibiting any symptoms of a disease or condition.
After the treatment, the patient was symptom-free.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 22:02