pathological
1 synonyms and 1 antonyms for pathological, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to disease or the study of disease.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use pathological
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "pathology" plus the adjective suffix "-ical."
Full origin of pathological →Frequently asked questions
What does “pathological” mean?
The word “pathological” means relating to disease or the study of disease. In plain terms, either medically related to disease, or, informally, describing behaviour so extreme it seems compulsive or disordered.
How do you pronounce “pathological”?
“Pathological” is pronounced path-uh-LOJ-ih-kuhl (/ˌpæθ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pathological” in a sentence?
Here is “pathological” used in a sentence: “The tumour showed pathological changes under the microscope.”
What is the opposite of “pathological”?
The opposite of “pathological” — its antonyms — is well-behaved.
What part of speech is “pathological”?
“Pathological” is an adjective.
Is “pathological” a common word?
“Pathological” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pathological” have?
“Pathological” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to disease or the study of disease.