English word compersion comes from Latin cum (Although. Because. When With.), Sicilian cum, Sicilian pater, Latin patrem
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cum | Latin (lat) | Although. Because. When With. |
| cum | Sicilian (scn) | |
| pater | Sicilian (scn) | |
| patrem | Latin (lat) | |
| con- | Latin (lat) | Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word. |
| com- | Latin (lat) | |
| compater | Latin (lat) | (Medieval Latin) first cousin. (Neo-Latin) godfather. |
| comper | Old French (fro) | |
| compère | French (fr) | (obsolete) the godfather of one's child or the father of one's godchild. Partner, accomplice. |
| compérage | French (fr) | |
| compersion | English (en) | The feeling of joy associated with seeing a loved one love another; contrasted with jealousy.. The feeling of joy one has experiencing another's joy, such as in witnessing a toddler's joy and feeling joy in response. |
