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pathological

[path-uh-loj-i-kuhl] / ˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
relating to diseases
Synonyms
STRONG


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Not pathological, exactly, but persistent enough that it feels like one of those things I simply know about myself.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

Refrain from calling her a pathological liar, even if just to yourself, as that will color your response to her.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

Her goal has been to uncover why pathological fat loss damages metabolism and to improve treatment options for people with lipodystrophy syndromes.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

But Ms. Dimmock, by doling out Parker’s pathological lies and absurd deceptions in modest doses, accomplishes two strategic things—momentum and controlled toxicity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Psychiatrists talk about criminals as people with stunted psychological development, people who have had pathological relationships with their parents, who lack adequate role models.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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