English · Culture & Society
empathy
/ˈem.pə.θi/
[/ˈem.pə.θi/]
sharing others' feelings
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The ability to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, or experiences of another person.
Example
Good nurses combine medical skill with genuine empathy for the people they care for.
Good nurses combine medical skill with genuine empathy for the people they care for.
Etymology
From Greek 'empatheia' (passion), from 'en-' plus 'pathos' (feeling).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in psychology, education, and discussions of relationships.