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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pathological

/pæθɒlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does pathological mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by disease; abnormal in structure or function. Often used to describe a condition or behavior that is considered unhealthy or unnatural.

Example

"The doctor warned that the patient's pathological obsession with cleanliness was a sign of a deeper psychological issue."

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