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pathologically

/ˌpæθ.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
path · o · log · i · cal · ly
Adjective:pathological
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• adverb

1

In a compulsive, obsessive, or extreme manner that resembles a psychological disorder.

Example

"The character in the novel was so pathologically jealous that he alienated all of his closest friends."

2

With respect to pathology, or in a way that is caused by or involves a physical or mental disease.

Example

"The biopsy confirmed that the tissue samples were pathologically distinct from healthy cells."

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• Rhymes for pathologically

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pathologist
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'pathological' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Ancient Greek 'pathos' (suffering or disease) and 'logia' (study of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pathologically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pathologically
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