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pathological

UK
/ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
US
/ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Translations

pathologicaladjective
more pathological
Comp.
most pathological
Super.
UK
/ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
US
/ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
His pathological lying made it difficult to trust him.
Его патологическая ложь затрудняла доверие к нему.
Synonyms
unhealthy
excessive
compulsive
abnormal
morbid
diseased

Definitions

pathologicaladjective
Relating to or caused by disease; involving or indicative of a physical or mental disorder.
The patient exhibited pathological symptoms that required immediate medical attention.
Compulsive or obsessive; extreme in a way that is not normal or healthy.
His pathological need for control made it difficult for him to maintain healthy relationships.
Describing an example or case that is highly atypical, counter-intuitive, or markedly deviant from the standard or expected pattern, especially in mathematics, logic, or science.
The Cantor set is a pathological construct that challenges our intuition about length and measure.
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