pathological
Translation
pathological
Examples
He is a pathological liar.
He is a pathological liar.
The report described pathological changes in the tissue.
The report described pathological changes in the tissue.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describes a noun He has a pathological fear of spiders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diseased, morbid, compulsive
Etymology
From Greek 'pathos' (suffering, disease) + 'logos' (study) + '-ical' (adjective suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of 'patho-' as disease. A 'pathological' liar is someone whose lying is like a disease.