Empathic Meaning

/ɛmˈpæθɪk/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjShowing or expressing empathy.

adjOf, pertaining to, or being an empath, having an extraordinarily high capability of sensing the emotions of others., Doing so through psychological talent or training.

Her empathic abilities often leave her drained at the end of a long day.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ counselor listened patiently and deeply understood my feelings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She is a very ____ nurse who truly understands her patients' pain.

Etymology tree English empathy Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English empathic From empathy + -ic.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ counselor listened patiently and deeply understood my feelings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She is a very ____ nurse who truly understands her patients' pain.

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