acatharsy
|a-ca-thar-sy|
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/əˈkæθərsi/
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/əˈkæθəsi/
lack of emotional release
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acatharsy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akatharsia,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'katharsis' meant 'purification or cleansing.'
Historical Evolution
'akatharsia' transformed into the English word 'acatharsy' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'impurity or uncleanness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'absence of emotional release.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the absence of catharsis or emotional release.
The play left the audience in a state of acatharsy, with unresolved emotions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 00:06