Pathological meaning

What does “pathological” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“pathological” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of or relating to the practice of pathology.

pathological

of or relating to the practice of pathology
“pathological laboratory”
Synonymspathologic
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
“diseased tonsils”
“a morbid growth”
Synonymsdiseased morbid pathologic

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University