dispassion
|dis-pas-sion|
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/dɪsˈpæʃən/
unemotional state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispassion' originates from the Latin word 'dispassio', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'passio' meant 'suffering or feeling'.
Historical Evolution
'dispassio' transformed into the Old French word 'despassion', and eventually became the modern English word 'dispassion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'absence of suffering or feeling', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unemotional state'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being unemotional or not influenced by strong feelings.
The judge's dispassion was evident in his fair ruling.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45