Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Of, relating to, or characterized by empathy.

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  • adjective Showing or expressing empathy.
  • adjective science fiction Of, pertaining to, or being an empath: of or having the capability of sensing the emotions of others.

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  • adjective showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states

Etymologies

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Derived from empathy.

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  • Empathic -- Em Pathetic...

    June 28, 2008