Dictionary Entry
empathetic
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/em-puh-THET-ik/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyEmerging (0)Able to understand and share another person's feelings; showing compassion.
In a Sentence
“The empathetic nurse held the patient's hand and listened quietly to her fears.”
Origin
From Greek empatheia 'passion' + English -etic
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