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pathological - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'pathological' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pathological [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to pathology.

Meaning of 'pathological' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pathological [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or relating to the practice of pathology
Example in sentence:
  • pathological laboratory
2 . pathological [ s]
Meaning (2):
- caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
Example in sentence:
  • a morbid growth;
  • diseased tonsils;
  • pathologic tissue;
  • pathological bodily processes
Meaning (3):
- caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition
Example in sentence:
  • a pathological liar;
  • a pathological urge to succeed