pathological
Pronunciation: /ˌpæθ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
The English word “pathological” has 4 meanings listed here.
adjective
- 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.
Etymology
From pathology + -ical.
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