sympathetic

Signification (Anglais)

Opposé de
unsympathetic, parasympathetic
Fréquence

C1
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/
Étymologie (Anglais)

Mid 17th century in the sense “relating to an affinity or paranormal influence”, from Latin sympathēticus. By surface analysis, sympathy + -etic (“pertaining to”); compare pathetic. Displaced native Old English efnþrōwiende.

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