Definition
Definition of pathic - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- In ancient texts, he was described as a pathic.
2.
psychologyDated person who suffers or is a victimDated
- Throughout history, many have been pathics of war.
Adjective
1.
psychologyDated passive or suffering in natureDated
- He had a pathic demeanor in stressful situations.
2.
medicalDated relating to disease or medical conditionsDated
- The pathic symptoms were evident in the patient's condition.
Origin of pathic
Greek, pathos (suffering) + -ic (pertaining to)
Examples of pathic in a sentence
Historical records mentioned him as a pathic in the court. Victims of the epidemic were considered pathics. Pathics often require psychological support. Her pathic response to criticism was concerning. The pathic nature of his personality made him vulnerable. The pathic conditions were worsening rapidly.
Doctors focused on the pathic aspects of the illness.
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- French:partenaire passif, pathique, ...
- German:passiver Partner, leidend, ...
- Italian:passivo, remissivo, ...
- Spanish:pasivo, patológico, ...
- Portuguese:passivo, patológico, ...
- Chinese:被动者, 受苦的, ...
- Japanese:パシフィック, 受動的な, ...
- Arabic:شَرِيك سَلْبِي, سَلْبِي, ...
- Hebrew:בֶּן־זוּג פָּסִיב בִּיחְסֵי מִין חַד־מִינִיִים, פָּסִיבִי, ...
- Russian:пассивный партнер, пассивный, ...
- Ukrainian:пасивний партнер, пасивний, ...
- Hindi:पैथिक, दुखी, ...
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