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empathetically
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em·pa·thet·ic
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ˌɛm
pəˈθɛt
ɪk
/
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em-p
uh
-
thet
-ik
]
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adjective
of, pertaining to, or characterized by
empathy
:
a sensitive, empathetic school counselor.
Also,
em·path·ic
/
ɛmˈpæθ
ɪk
/
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[
em-
path
-ik
]
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.
Origin:
1930–35;
empath(y)
+
-etic
Related forms
em·pa·thet·i·cal·ly,
em·path·i·cal·ly,
adverb
non·em·path·ic,
adjective
non·em·path·i·cal·ly,
adverb
Can be confused:
empathetic,
sympathetic
,
simpatico
.
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empathic
or
empathetic
(ɛmˈpæθɪk, ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk)
—
adj
of or relating to empathy
empathetic
or
empathetic
—
adj
empathically
or
empathetic
—
adv
empathetically
or
empathetic
—
adv
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empathic
or
empathetic
(ɛmˈpæθɪk, ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk)
—
adj
of or relating to empathy
empathetic
or
empathetic
—
adj
empathically
or
empathetic
—
adv
empathetically
or
empathetic
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
empathetic
1932, in psychology, from
empathy
on model of sympathetic and to distinguish it from
empathic
. Related: Empathetically.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
In these cases, listen
empathetically
, and answer whatever questions you can
while moving on with the interview.
Listening unhurriedly, responsively, and
empathetically
will enhance your
personal image with students.
Handle each administrative problem objectively and
empathetically
without
discrimination.
Seeks or dispenses no personal favors, handles each administrative problem
objectively and
empathetically
, without discrimination.
Handles each administrative problem objectively and
empathetically
, without discrimination.
Ability to listen
empathetically
to inmate problems and determine if counseling or other action is advisable.
Ability to listen
empathetically
to others' personal problem by using appropriate eye contact and body language.
Practice listening
empathetically
and nondefensively.
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