pathological Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Pathological?
Other words for pathological include pathologic. Its opposite is well-behaved.
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Pathological as an 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
Pertaining to pathology.
Relating to, amounting to, or caused by a physical or mental disorder.
Having properties which are counterintuitive or difficult to handle.
Having properties that cause unusually bad behaviour, especially regarding correctness or performance.
Relating to, amounting to, causing, or caused by a physical or mental disorder.
Synonyms & similar words
Antonyms & near antonyms
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 at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpa-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Meaning | of or relating to pathology |
| Synonyms | pathologic |
| Antonyms | well-behaved |
| Comparative / superlative | more pathological, most pathological |
| Adverb | pathologically |
| 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 the opposite of pathological?
The opposite of pathological is well-behaved.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pathological?
The comparative form is more pathological and the superlative form is most pathological.