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How do you spell Compassion?

Correct spelling

compassion

Two S's. COM + PASS + ION.

Why is compassion spelled this way?

From Latin compati, to suffer with. CO (with) + PATI (to suffer). Compassion is suffering alongside another — not fixing their pain, but sharing its weight.

Common misspellings of compassion

compasioncompasshoncompashincompassoin

Example

She showed compassion for the homeless.

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