Definition

Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

She is very empathic and always knows when her friends are feeling down.

Conversation

I really appreciate how empathic you are towards others.

Thanks! I believe it’s important to understand how people feel.

It definitely makes a difference in friendships.

Absolutely, being empathic helps create stronger connections.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Empathic → It is formed from "em-" (a variant of "en-", meaning in or within) and "pathos" (from Greek, meaning feeling or suffering). The word "empathic" describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, thus being 'in' their feelings.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'in' someone's feelings ('em-') and understanding their 'suffering' or 'emotion' ('pathos'). This helps you remember that empathic means to share and understand feelings.

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