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empathy

/ˈɛmpəθi/

em · pa · thy ˈɛm · pə · θi

English Definition

n. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

中文释义

n. 同理心，同情

Significado en Español

empatía

한국어 뜻

공감, 동정심

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự đồng cảm

Example Sentence

Empathy allows us to connect deeply with others.

同理心使我们能够与他人深刻地连接。

Synonyms

compassion understanding sympathy affinity

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

em(into)+pathy(feelings)→ entering others’ feelings → empathy.

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Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A good nurse treats every patient with genuine warmth and ______.

A coldness
B cruelty
C indifference
D empathy

Show answer

D — empathy. “empathy” means n. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Common questions about “empathy”

What does “empathy” mean?

empathy — n. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In Chinese: n. 同理心，同情.

How do you pronounce “empathy”?

empathy is pronounced /ˈɛmpəθi/. It breaks into 3 syllables: em · pa · thy.

How do you use “empathy” in a sentence?

Empathy allows us to connect deeply with others. (同理心使我们能够与他人深刻地连接。)

What are synonyms for “empathy”?

compassion, understanding, sympathy, affinity — all close in meaning to empathy (n. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another).

Is “empathy” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. empathy appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “empathy”?

em(into)+pathy(feelings)→ entering others’ feelings → empathy.

Progress / 学习进度

275 / 804

34% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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empathy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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