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non-empathic

em·pa·thet·ic
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [em-puh-thet-ik]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ em-ˈpa-thik, im-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [em-puh-thet-ik]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ em-ˈpa-thik, im-/

Definition of non-empathic word

  • adjective non-empathic of, relating to, or characterized by empathy, the psychological identification with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others: a sensitive, empathetic school counselor. 1

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Origin of non-empathic

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; empath(y) + -etic

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Parts of speech for Non-empathic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-empathic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for non-empathic

adverb non-empathic

  • compassionately — having or showing compassion: a compassionate person; a compassionate letter.

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