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pathologically Synonyms
Another word for pathologically
Choosing another word for pathologically depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a compulsive, obsessive, or extreme manner that resembles a psychological disorder.
Usage Example
"The character in the novel was so compulsively jealous that he alienated all of his closest friends."
Strongest
compulsively
obsessively
Strong
habitually
chronically
neurotically
Weak
incurably
• adverb (Context 2)
With respect to pathology, or in a way that is caused by or involves a physical or mental disease.
Usage Example
"The biopsy confirmed that the tissue samples were medically distinct from healthy cells."
Strong
medically
clinically
Weak
abnormally
morbidly
Opposites of pathologically
The opposite of pathologically shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
healthily
rationally
reasonably
moderately
normally
normatively
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pathologically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pathologically