pathological Meaning & Definition
What Does Pathological Mean?
Pathological is used as an adjective meaning of or relating to pathology. It can also mean altered or caused by disease.
Pathological at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpa-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Synonyms | morbid, neurotic and unhealthy |
| Comparative / superlative | more pathological, most pathological |
| Adverb | pathologically |
| First known use | 1656 |
Pathological Definition (Adjective)
- of or relating to pathology
pathological research / A pathological examination led to the diagnosis.
- altered or caused by disease
pathological changes in the body
- indicative of disease
pathological symptoms
- being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal
a pathological liar / pathological fear
Synonyms of Pathological
Pathological synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pathological
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pathological in a Sentence
pathological research
A pathological examination led to the diagnosis.
pathological changes in the body
pathological symptoms
a pathological liar
pathological fear
pathological research / A pathological examination led to the diagnosis.
a pathological liar / pathological fear
Word Forms & Grammar
path·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb
pathologic
pathological
pathologically
pathological (comparative more pathological, superlative most pathological)
Words That Rhyme With Pathological
Origin of Pathological
Origin 1: New Latin pathologicus "of the study of the passions, of the study of diseases" (borrowed from Greek pathologikós, from patho- patho- + -logikos, from -logia -logy + -ikos -ic:1) + -al:1
Origin 2: From pathology + -ical.
First Known Use
1656
Pathological Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of pathological is /ˌpa-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl/, spoken in 5 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (lä).
Questions People Ask About Pathological
What part of speech is pathological?
Pathological is an adjective.
What is another word for pathological?
Words with a similar meaning to pathological include morbid, neurotic and unhealthy. See the full list of pathological synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pathological?
The comparative form is more pathological and the superlative form is most pathological.