psychopath
|psy-cho-path|
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/ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/
abnormal behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'psychopath' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'psyche' meaning 'mind' and 'pathos' meaning 'suffering'.
Historical Evolution
'psyche' and 'pathos' combined in the late 19th century to form the modern English word 'psychopath'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person with a mental disorder', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person with abnormal or violent social behavior'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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