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pathological

path·o·log·i·cal
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [path-uh-loj-i-kuh l or path-uh-loj-ik]
    • /ˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl or ˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/
    • /ˌpæθ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [path-uh-loj-i-kuh l or path-uh-loj-ik]
    • /ˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl or ˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/

Definitions of pathological word

  • adjective pathological of or relating to pathology. 1
  • adjective pathological caused by or involving disease; morbid. 1
  • adjective pathological caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition: a pathological hoarder. 1
  • adjective pathological dealing with diseases: a pathological casebook. 1
  • adjective pathological compulsive 1
  • adjective pathological relating to disease 1

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Origin of pathological

First appearance:

before 1680
One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < Greek pathologik(ós) (see pathology, -ic) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Pathological

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pathological popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

pathological usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pathological

adj pathological

  • disinfectant — any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
  • medical — of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: medical history; medical treatment.

adjective pathological

  • alleviating — to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate: to alleviate sorrow; to alleviate pain.
  • bacteriological — Of or relating to bacteriology or bacteria.
  • forensic — pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
  • immunological — (immunology) Of, or relating to immunology.
  • medicating — Present participle of medicate.

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