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English word compersion comes from Latin cum (Although. Because. When With.), Sicilian cum, Sicilian pater, Latin patrem
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cum (Latin)
Although. Because. When With.
cum (Sicilian)
pater (Sicilian)
patrem (Latin)
con- (Latin)
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)
compater (Latin)
(Medieval Latin) first cousin. (Neo-Latin) godfather.
comper (Old French)
compère (French)
(obsolete) the godfather of one's child or the father of one's godchild. Partner, accomplice.
compérage (French)
compersion (English)
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.