Questions and Answers
What is the meaning of 'antipathy'?
What does 'apathy' mean?
Lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitement
Define 'empathy'.
The complete understanding of another's feelings, motives, etc.
What does 'pathetic' mean?
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What is 'pathos'?
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Define 'sympathy'.
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What is 'telepathy'?
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Define 'homeopathy'.
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What is an 'osteopath'?
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What does 'pathogenic' mean?
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Define 'pathological'.
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What does 'psychopathic' refer to?
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What does the root 'path' (patho, pathy) refer to?
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Study Notes
Greek Roots - PATH (PATHO, PATHY) Overview
- The root "path" signifies "feeling," "suffering," or "disease."
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Antipathy: Represents a strong aversion or dislike towards someone or something.
- Apathy: Characterizes a lack of feeling or emotion; reflects indifference and disinterest.
- Empathy: Involves a deep understanding of another individual's emotions and motives.
- Pathetic: Describes something that evokes pity or compassion in others.
- Pathos: Describes the quality that evokes feelings of pity or sadness in art, literature, or events.
- Sympathy: Indicates a shared feeling of compassion or concern for another's difficulties.
- Telepathy: Refers to the transfer of thoughts and feelings from one person to another without any known form of communication.
- Homeopathy: A medical practice that treats ailments by using very small doses of substances that cause similar symptoms in healthy individuals.
- Osteopath: A medical practitioner specialized in osteopathy, focusing on manipulating bones, muscles, and nerves to treat diseases.
- Pathogenic: Refers to any agent capable of causing disease.
- Pathological: Describes conditions or symptoms that are related to disease or illness.
- Psychopathic: Pertains to mental disorders or insanity, often characterized by abnormal behavior.
Recap of Key Concepts
- Understanding these terms can enhance comprehension in areas like psychology, medicine, and literature.
- The concepts provide insight into emotional and physical states, as well as medical practices related to treatment and disease.
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