Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Empathic.
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- adjective Showing
empathy for others, and recognizing theirfeelings etc;empathic
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- adjective showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
Etymologies
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Examples
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The term empathetic appears to be the one commonly used in experimental psychology, social neuroscience, and cognitive science.
On tolerating DC 2008
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DCM Services uses what it calls "empathetic active recovery."
For the Families of Some Debtors, Death Offers No Respite Jessica Silver-Greenberg 2011
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Becoming more empathetic is one of the best ways we can enhance our relationships, reduce our stress level, and feel good about ourselves and our lives in an authentic way.
Mike Robbins: The Power of Empathy Mike Robbins 2010
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I hope that all minorities, women, and Americans who are truly interested in empathetic justice for all; see them clearly for who they are.
Obama Supreme Court nominee faces Senate Judiciary vote 2009
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Becoming more empathetic is one of the best ways we can enhance our relationships, reduce our stress level, and feel good about ourselves and our lives in an authentic way.
Mike Robbins: The Power of Empathy Mike Robbins 2010
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I think a lot of people know the word empathetic or empathy.
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I think a lot of people know the word empathetic or empathy.
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I think a lot of people know the word empathetic or empathy.
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I think a lot of people know the word empathetic or empathy.
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I think a lot of people know the word empathetic or empathy.
vermontster commented on the word empathetic
Counselor/therapists -- do you prefer empathetic? or empathic? All I hear is Em Pathetic.
June 28, 2008
borodac4 commented on the word empathetic
чуткий
August 17, 2011