Definition of PATHOLOGICAL

pathological

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to the practice of pathology
    • "pathological laboratory"

Adjective Satellite

  • caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition
    • "a pathological liar"
    • "a pathological urge to succeed"
  • caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
    • "pathological bodily processes"

Adj

  • Pertaining to pathology.
  • Relating to, amounting to, or caused by a physical or mental disorder.
  • Having properties which are counterintuitive or difficult to handle.
  • Having properties that cause unusually bad behaviour, especially regarding correctness or performance.

Origin / Etymology

From pathology + -ical.

Antonyms

well-behaved

Scrabble Score: 20

pathological is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pathological is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pathological is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

pathological is a valid Words With Friends word