pathic
ˈpæθɪk
Definition

Definition of pathic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
homosexualityDatedpassive partner in homosexual intercourseDated
  • In ancient texts, he was described as a pathic.
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2.
psychologyDatedperson who suffers or is a victimDated
  • Throughout history, many have been pathics of war.
prey sufferer victim

Adjective

1.
psychologyDatedpassive or suffering in natureDated
  • He had a pathic demeanor in stressful situations.
submissive yielding
2.
medicalDatedrelating to disease or medical conditionsDated
  • The pathic symptoms were evident in the patient's condition.
diseased pathological
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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.

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  1. French:partenaire passif, pathique, ...
  2. German:passiver Partner, leidend, ...
  3. Italian:passivo, remissivo, ...
  4. Spanish:pasivo, patológico, ...
  5. Portuguese:passivo, patológico, ...
  6. Chinese:被动者, 受苦的, ...
  7. Japanese:パシフィック, 受動的な, ...
  8. Arabic:شَرِيك سَلْبِي, سَلْبِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֶּן־זוּג פָּסִיב בִּיחְסֵי מִין חַד־מִינִיִים, פָּסִיבִי, ...
  10. Russian:пассивный партнер, пассивный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пасивний партнер, пасивний, ...
  12. Hindi:पैथिक, दुखी, ...

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