pathological
Pathological (adj) means relating to disease or the study of disease. Example: “The tumour showed pathological changes under the microscope.”
How to use pathological
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither medically related to disease, or, informally, describing behaviour so extreme it seems compulsive or disordered.
Word forms
more pathological comparative, most pathological superlative
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The tumour showed _____ changes under the microscope.
Etymology
From "pathology" plus the adjective suffix "-ical."
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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.