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pathological

adjective

/ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

Meaning

Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.

He has a pathological fear of failure.

pathological liar

abnormal, diseased, compulsive, obsessive

normal, healthy

pathological fear, pathological condition, pathological liar

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.

second to the last in a sequence or series

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success

extremely large; huge in size or amount