Definition of pathological Pathological

/pæˌθʌlɑˈʤɪkʌl/ - [pathulajikul] - path•o•log•i•cal

We found 8 definitions of pathological from 3 different sources.

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What does pathological mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

pathological - of or relating to the practice of pathology; "pathological laboratory"
  pathologic
pathological - caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition; "a pathological liar"; "a pathological urge to succeed"
  psychoneurotic, neurotic affected with emotional disorder
pathological - caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology; "diseased tonsils"; "a morbid growth"; "pathologic tissue"; "pathological bodily processes"
  diseased, morbid, pathologic
  unhealthy not conducive to good health; "an unhealthy diet of fast foods"; "an unhealthy climate"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • pathological (Adjective)
    Pertaining to pathology.
  • pathological (Adjective)
    Relating to or caused by a physical or mental disorder.
  • pathological (Adjective)
    Having properties which are counterintuitive or difficult to handle.
  • pathological (Adjective)
    Having properties that cause unusually bad behaviour, especially regarding correctness or performance.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • pathological (a.)
    Of or pertaining to pathology.

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