self-compassion
|self-com-pas-sion|
B2
/sɛlf kəmˈpæʃən/
kindness to oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-compassion' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'compassion', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'compassion' comes from Latin 'compassio', meaning 'to suffer with'.
Historical Evolution
'compassio' transformed into the Old French word 'compassion', and eventually became the modern English word 'compassion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'compassion' meant 'to suffer with', but over time it evolved to include a broader sense of empathy and kindness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of being kind and understanding towards oneself in instances of pain or failure.
Practicing self-compassion can improve mental health.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41