patinology

The scholarly study of patina and the various marks, textures, and changes that develop on the surface of objects over time due to natural processes, use, or chemical reactions. Patinology seeks to understand the stories embedded in the layers of patina, providing insights into the history and evolution of artifacts, artworks, and structures. It explores both the aesthetic and scientific aspects of these surface transformations.

Through his fascination with patinology, he learned to appreciate the beauty and history hidden within aged objects.

by Tintin Robari August 25, 2023

pavology

The science of study of the pavement

My colleague and I, are doing a project that is using "Pavology" to determine how much it costs to fix our neighborhood's potholes!

by Pave-Pal April 28, 2024

Paveology

The science of study of the pavement.

My study cohort is working on Paveology—the science of monitoring pavement conditions—to find better ways to fix potholes.

by PavePal January 8, 2025

pushology

The action of pushing one’s things to do onto others.

Skippy has a masters degree in applied pushology. He never does anything himself.

by Commoji March 6, 2025

Pochology

When a person quotes someone else and takes credit for it as their own.

"The best ability is availability" - Bill P.(NFL Coach) = Original Quote

"Availability is the best ability" - Pocholo G.("Voice Master" of the Philippines) = Pochology

by Koebashira February 2, 2026

Patholighting

A vicious form of gaslighting that involves pathologizing the other person—labeling their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as symptoms of mental illness, thereby dismissing everything they say without engaging with its content. Patholighting happens when you express a legitimate concern and are told you're "being paranoid," when you disagree with someone and are told you're "delusional," or when you question authority and are told you're "schizophrenic." The goal is to make you doubt not just your perception of reality, but your own sanity. Once you've been pathologized, nothing you say matters—it's just the illness talking. Patholighting is especially common in online arguments, where "touch grass," "seek help," and "you're clearly mentally ill" serve as conversation-enders that require no engagement with the actual argument.

Example: "She pointed out logical flaws in his argument, and he patholighted her immediately. 'You're so obsessed with this,' he said. 'It's not normal. You might have some kind of disorder.' Her points remained unaddressed, her logic unanswered, but now she was also worried that maybe she was too invested. The patholighting had worked: she was defending her sanity instead of her argument."

by Dumu The Void February 15, 2026

Patholighting

A vicious form of gaslighting that involves pathologizing the other person—labeling their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as symptoms of mental illness, thereby dismissing everything they say without engaging with its content. Patholighting happens when you express a legitimate concern and are told you're "being paranoid," when you disagree with someone and are told you're "delusional," or when you question authority and are told you're "schizophrenic." The goal is to make you doubt not just your perception of reality, but your own sanity. Once you've been pathologized, nothing you say matters—it's just the illness talking. Patholighting is especially common in online arguments, where "touch grass," "seek help," and "you're clearly mentally ill" serve as conversation-enders that require no engagement with the actual argument.

Patholighting Example: "She pointed out logical flaws in his argument, and he patholighted her immediately. 'You're so obsessed with this,' he said. 'It's not normal. You might have some kind of disorder.' Her points remained unaddressed, her logic unanswered, but now she was also worried that maybe she was too invested. The patholighting had worked: she was defending her sanity instead of her argument."

by Dumu The Void February 15, 2026