Pathological: meaning, definitions and examples

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pathological

 

[ ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Relating to or caused by a disease. In a broader sense, it can refer to behavior that is extreme, obsessive, or abnormal, particularly in a psychological context.

Synonyms

abnormal, diseased, disordered

Examples of usage

  • Pathological lying can destroy relationships.
  • The pathological condition was diagnosed by specialists.
  • His pathological obsession with cleanliness led to isolation.

Translations

Translations of the word "pathological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 patológico

🇮🇳 पैथोलॉजिकल

🇩🇪 pathologisch

🇮🇩 patologis

🇺🇦 патологічний

🇵🇱 patologiczny

🇯🇵 病理学的

🇫🇷 pathologique

🇪🇸 patológico

🇹🇷 patolojik

🇰🇷 병리학적

🇸🇦 مرضية

🇨🇿 patologický

🇸🇰 patologický

🇨🇳 病理的

🇸🇮 patološki

🇮🇸 pathologískur

🇰🇿 патологиялық

🇬🇪 პათოლოგიური

🇦🇿 patoloji

🇲🇽 patológico

Etymology

The term 'pathological' originates from the Greek word 'pathos,' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease,' combined with the suffix '-logical,' which pertains to 'study of.' The term has been in use since the mid-19th century to describe aspects that relate to disease and its effects on health and behavior. Over time, its application has broadened beyond mere physical ailments to encompass abnormal psychological behaviors, thus integrating both the medical and psychological disciplines. This evolution reflects a growing understanding of the complexities of human health, where emotional and mental states are recognized as critical components of overall well-being.

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