Empathy - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Empathy

EM-puh-thee'EM-puh-thee'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
Compassionate

MEANING

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'empatheia' meaning 'passion, state of emotion'

CULTURAL NOTES

Empathy is often considered a cornerstone of human relationships and emotional intelligence.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term 'empathy' was coined in the early 20th century, but the concept has been valued throughout human history in various cultures.

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