French Conversation · Level 104
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French word
pathologique
Pronunciation
IPA/patoloʒik/
Meaning
- adjectivepathological
Example
Son comportement est pathologique.
His behavior is pathological.
More examples
Sa jalousie est pathologique.
His jealousy is pathological.
Core concept
Something marked by a disease process or by an obvious and serious departure from ordinary functioning.
Common phrases
jalousie pathologique
pathological jealousy
mensonge pathologique
pathological lie
obsession pathologique
pathological obsession
Similar words
malade: Affected by illness so that the body or mind does not function normally.
anormal: Outside the usual state or accepted standard.
Definition in French
Qualifie ce qui relève de la pathologie ou qui présente une anomalie marquée par rapport à l'état normal.
Word origin
The French adjective pathologique comes from pathologie plus -ique, and pathologie is based on Greek pathos, 'suffering', and -logia, 'study'.
Usage tips
- In technical writing, pathologique often refers to a disease-related process, whereas everyday contexts may use it for behavior that seems abnormally extreme.