Compassion etymology

English

English word compassion comes from Latin pati, Latin com-

Etymology of compassion

Detailed word origin of compassion

Dictionary entry Language Definition
pati Latin (lat)
com- Latin (lat)
compassus Latin (lat)
compassio Late Latin (LL)
compassion English (en) (obsolete) To pity. Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

Words with the same origin as compassion

Descendants of pati

bypass compass millionaire passenger passion passive passport trespass

Descendants of com-

account college command commander competition complain complex conscience construction cost count cousin precious price prison