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How do you spell Empathy?

Correct spelling

empathy

Remember: EM-PATH-Y - you follow the PATH to another's feelings

Why is empathy spelled this way?

From Greek empatheia, passion. EN (in) + PATHOS (feeling). Empathy is feeling into another person — emotional understanding achieved through imaginative entry.

Common misspellings of empathy

empahtyemphatyempthyempaphy

Example

The counselor's empathy helped the grieving family feel understood and supported.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell empathy?+
The correct spelling is "empathy". Remember: EM-PATH-Y - you follow the PATH to another's feelings
Is it empahty or empathy?+
The correct spelling is "empathy", not "empahty".

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