empathy
/ˈɛmpəθi/
Meanings
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Noun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- "She showed great empathy towards her grieving friend."
- "The novel explores the theme of empathy and compassion."
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Noun
The capacity to put oneself in someone else's position.
- "Empathy is essential in building strong relationships."
- "The counselor used empathy to help her client feel understood."
Synonyms
ecstasy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with empathyapathy , empathy , sympathy
Variants
List of all variants of empathy that leads to same resultempathies , empathy
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).empathies, empathizing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek word 'empatheia' meaning 'to feel into, to understand'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Empathy is not the same as sympathy, which is feeling pity or concern for another person's suffering.
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Research shows that empathy is essential for building strong, healthy relationships and promoting social harmony.
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Some studies suggest that people who are more empathetic are better able to cope with stress and have better mental and physical health.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Empathy skills: A set of abilities that enable individuals to understand and respond effectively to the emotions and needs of others.
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Empathic listening: A communication technique that involves fully focusing on and understanding another person's perspective.
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Empathic connection: A deep sense of understanding and emotional connection between two or more people.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
Poetic "empathy" understandably seeks a strategy of identification with victims …
- Helen Vendler,{it}New Republic{/it},5 May 2003 -
This is tough love with a vengeance, but what a gruesome view of God's saints bereft of all "empathy".
- Sidney Callahan,{it}Commonweal{/it},19 Apr. 2002 -
But in all those years of young womanhood, my Do-Unto-Others "empathy" never extended beyond sharing a trolley seat.
- Lois Mark Stalvey,{it}The Education of a WASP{/it},1989
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Empathy has been a central theme in various literary works, such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon. In art, empathy is often depicted through portraits and figurative sculptures that evoke emotions and human connection. Empathy is also a key concept in music therapy, where musicians use their skills to help patients express and process their emotions.
How to Memorize "empathy"
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visualize
- Imagine yourself in someone else's shoes and feeling their emotions.
- Visualize a heart growing larger as you become more empathetic. -
associate
- Associate the word 'empathy' with 'understanding' and 'compassion'.
- Think of the image of a mother comforting her crying child. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym EMPATHY: Empathy, Motivation, Patience, Acceptance, Tolerance, Humor, and Yielding.
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