empath
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B2
/ˈɛmpæθ/
understanding feelings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'empath' originates from the Greek word 'empatheia,' where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'pathos' meant 'feeling.'
Historical Evolution
'empatheia' transformed into the English word 'empathy,' and eventually became the modern English word 'empath.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in feeling,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who can understand and share the feelings of another.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person with the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
As an empath, she could sense the sadness in the room.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 18:03