Compassion
/kəmˈpæʃən/noun
Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
Did you know?The concept of compassion was central to many ancient spiritual practices, often seen as a path to enlightenment and divine connection.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
compassio
“A shared suffering or feeling with others.”
Old French
Old French
compassion
“The act of feeling pity or sympathy for someone.”
14th Century
Middle English
compassioun
“The state of sharing in another's suffering.”
Modern English
English
compassion
“A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.”