Synonyms for Pathological
Definition of pathological
- adjective
- of or relating to the practice of pathology; "pathological laboratory"
- 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"; "pathologic tissue"; "pathological bodily processes"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "pathological"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like diseased, morbid, neurotic can replace "pathological" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Pathological" in song lyrics
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"sub cm lymph nodes about the carina are not pathological"
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"definition of pathological"
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"define pathological"
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