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Empathetic Definition & Meaning

empathetic
adjective
  1. showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states; "a sensitive and empathetic school counselor"

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Frequently asked questions

What does empathetic mean?
showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states; "a sensitive and empathetic school counselor"
What part of speech is empathetic?
Empathetic is an adjective.

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