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pathic (ˈpæθɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a catamite |
| 2. | a person who suffers; victim |
| —adj | |
| 3. | of or relating to a catamite |
| 4. | of or relating to suffering |
| [C17: via Latin from Greek pathikos passive; see | |
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Pathic
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| -pathy | |
| —n combining form | |
| 1. | indicating feeling, sensitivity, or perception: telepathy |
| 2. | indicating disease or a morbid condition: psychopathy |
| 3. | indicating a method of treating disease: osteopathy |
| [from Greek patheia suffering; see | |
| -pathic | |
| —adj combining form | |
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