pathological
adjective/ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #8,982 most common English word
Meaning
caused by or relating to a mental or physical disorder; compulsive or extreme beyond normal.
Example sentence
His pathological fear of open spaces made it impossible for him to leave his apartment.
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