pathological
adjective
path·o·log·i·cal
ˌpa-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or less commonly pathologic
1
: of or relating to pathology
pathological research
A pathological examination led to the diagnosis.
2
: altered or caused by disease
pathological changes in the body
also
: indicative of disease
pathological symptoms
3
: being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal
a pathological liar
pathological fear
Examples of pathological in a Sentence
He is a pathological liar.
She has a pathological fear of heights.
pathological changes in the body
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Nor for that matter is pathological liar, sociopath or malignant narcissist.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Nor for that matter is pathological liar, sociopath or malignant narcissist.
—Richard Behar, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Karyn Kusama brings tenderness to the ultimately pathological relationship between Jennifer and Needy (Seyfried), one that is very recognizable to a lot of girls and women.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Over time, as the stakes rise, this aversion to conflict starts to feel pathological.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pathological
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pathological
adjective
patho·log·i·cal
ˌpath-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
also pathologic
1
: of or relating to pathology
a pathological laboratory
2
: altered or caused by disease
pathological tissue
also
: indicative of disease
pathological lesions
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