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Empathy: meaning, definitions and examples

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empathy

 

[ ˈɛmpəθi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It involves putting yourself in someone else's shoes and seeing things from their perspective.

Synonyms

compassion, sympathy, understanding

Examples of usage

  • She showed great empathy towards her friend who was going through a tough time.
  • Having empathy helps in building strong and meaningful connections with others.
Context #2 | Noun

in psychology

Empathy is the capacity to recognize emotions that are being experienced by another individual. It is essential for forming healthy relationships and effective communication.

Synonyms

caring, emotional intelligence, sensitivity

Examples of usage

  • Psychologists often emphasize the importance of empathy in therapy sessions.
  • Empathy allows us to connect on a deeper level with those around us.

Translations

Translations of the word "empathy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empatia

🇮🇳 सहानुभूति (sahanubhūti)

🇩🇪 Empathie

🇮🇩 empati

🇺🇦 емпатія

🇵🇱 empatia

🇯🇵 共感 (kyōkan)

🇫🇷 empathie

🇪🇸 empatía

🇹🇷 empati

🇰🇷 공감 (gonggam)

🇸🇦 تعاطف (ta'āṭuf)

🇨🇿 empatie

🇸🇰 empatia

🇨🇳 同情 (tóngqíng)

🇸🇮 empatija

🇮🇸 samkennd

🇰🇿 эмпатия

🇬🇪 ემპათია (emp'atia)

🇦🇿 empatiya

🇲🇽 empatía

Etymology

The term empathy was coined in the early 20th century by psychologist Edward Titchener, who derived it from the German word 'Einfühlung', meaning 'feeling into'. The concept of empathy has since become a crucial aspect of psychology and interpersonal relationships, emphasizing the importance of understanding and sharing the emotions of others.

See also: empathetic, empathize, empathizer.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,788, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.