PATHOLOGICAL

Pathological

In mathematics, a pathological phenomenon is one whose properties are considered atypically bad or counterintuitive; the opposite is well-behaved.

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pathological

Adjective

  1. Pertaining to pathology.
  2. Relating to, amounting to, causing, or caused by a physical or mental disorder.
  3. Having properties which are counterintuitive or difficult to handle.
  4. Having properties that cause unusually bad behaviour, especially regarding correctness or performance.


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