Definitions for COMPASSION
kəmˈpæʃ əncom·pas·sion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. compassion, compassionatenessnoun

   a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

2. compassion, pitynoun

   the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. compassionnoun

   Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COMPASSIONn s

   Pity; commiseration; sorrow for the sufferings of others; painful sympathy.

   Etymology: compassion, Fr. from con and patior, Lat.

   Ye had compassion of me in my bonds. Heb. x. 34.

   Their angry hands
   My brothers hold, and vengeance these exact;
   This pleads compassion, and repents the fact. John Dryden, Fables.

   The good-natured man is apt to be moved with compassion for those misfortunes or infirmities, which another would turn into ridicule. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 169.

2. To Compassionverb

   To pity; to compassionate; to commiserate: a word scarcely used.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   O, heavens! can you hear a good man groan,
   And not relent, or not compassion him? William Shakespeare, Tit. Andron.

WikipediaRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Compassion

   Compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help the physical, mental, or emotional pains of another and themselves. Compassion is often regarded as having sensitivity, an emotional aspect to suffering, though when based on cerebral notions such as fairness, justice, and interdependence, it may be considered rational in nature and its application understood as an activity also based on sound judgment. There is also an aspect of equal dimension, such that an individual's compassion is often given a property of "depth", "vigor", or "passion". The etymology of "compassion" is Latin, meaning "co-suffering." Compassion involves "feeling for another" and is a precursor to empathy, the "feeling as another" capacity for better person-centered acts of active compassion; in common parlance active compassion is the desire to alleviate another's suffering.Compassion involves allowing ourselves to be moved by suffering and experiencing the motivation to help alleviate and prevent it. An act of compassion is defined by its helpfulness. Qualities of compassion are patience and wisdom; kindness and perseverance; warmth and resolve. It is often, though not inevitably, the key component in what manifests in the social context as altruism. Expression of compassion is prone to be hierarchical, paternalistic and controlling in responses. Difference between sympathy and compassion is that the former responds to suffering from sorrow and concern while the latter responds with warmth and care.The English noun compassion, meaning to love together with, comes from Latin. Its prefix com- comes directly from com, an archaic version of the Latin preposition and affix cum (= with); the -passion segment is derived from passus, past participle of the deponent verb patior, patī, passus sum. Compassion is thus related in origin, form and meaning to the English noun patient (= one who suffers), from patiens, present participle of the same patior, and is akin to the Greek verb πάσχειν (= paskhein, to suffer) and to its cognate noun πάθος (= pathos). Ranked a great virtue in numerous philosophies, compassion is considered in almost all the major religious traditions as among the greatest of virtues.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compassion

   Compassion is a deep feeling of empathy and understanding towards the suffering or hardships of others combined with a desire to help alleviate their pain or improve their well-being. It involves a genuine concern and care for the welfare of others, often leading to acts of kindness, selflessness, and support. Compassion recognizes the shared human experience and seeks to promote love, unity, and a sense of connectedness to others.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. Compassionnoun

   literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration

2. Compassionverb

   to pity

WikidataRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. Compassion

   Compassion is the understanding or empathy for the suffering of others and helping them to come out from the suffering. Compassion is often regarded as emotional in nature, and there is an aspect of compassion which regards a quantitative dimension, such that individual's compassion is often given a property of "depth," "vigour," or "passion." The etymology of "compassion" is Latin, meaning "co-suffering." More involved than simple empathy, compassion commonly gives rise to an active desire to alleviate another's suffering. It is often, though not inevitably, the key component in what manifests in the social context as altruism. In ethical terms, the various expressions down the ages of the so-called Golden Rule often embodies by implication the principle of compassion: Do to others what you would have them do to you. The English noun compassion, meaning to suffer together with, comes from Latin. Its prefix com- comes directly from com, an archaic version of the Latin preposition and affix cum; the -passion segment is derived from passus, past participle of the deponent verb patior, patī, passus sum. Compassion is thus related in origin, form and meaning to the English noun patient, from patiens, present participle of the same patior, and is akin to the Greek verb πάσχειν and to its cognate noun πάθος. Ranked a great virtue in numerous philosophies, compassion is considered in almost all the major religious traditions as among the greatest of virtues.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Compassion

   kom-pash′un, n. fellow-feeling, or sorrow for the sufferings of another: pity.—v.t. to pity.—adjs. Compas′sionable, pitiable; Compas′sionate, inclined to pity or mercy: merciful.—v.t. to have compassion for: to have pity or mercy upon.—adv. Compas′sionately.—n. Compas′sionateness. [Fr.,—L. compassio—com, with, pati, passus, to suffer.]

Matched Categories

1. • Mercifulness
   • Sympathy

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How to pronounce COMPASSION?

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

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   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Australian

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   Indian

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How to say COMPASSION in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of COMPASSION in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of COMPASSION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of COMPASSION in a Sentence

1. Jill Harth:

   I consider myself lucky to have had Lisa Bloom by my side after my old lawsuit resurfaced. She advised me with great competence and compassion.

2. Nikki Haley:

   Today, as the Senate did before them, the House of Representatives has served the state of South Carolina and her people with great dignity, i’m grateful for their service and their compassion. It is a new day in South Carolina, a day were can all be proud of, a day that truly brings us all together as we continue to heal, as one people and one state.

3. David Pilgrim:

   Compassion is not pity, not even empathetic pity. There is arrogance and haughty pride in pitying others. Compassion is when we are confronted with another’s suffering and we suffer with them. Their pain is ours. We are motivated to relieve their suffering. When we feel true compassion we help those who suffer, not as a cathartic release, but because it breaks our heart that they are hurting. I have not always known or believed these things, but I am thankful that I do now.

4. Rand Eberhard:

   Gene was a man of compassion. He loved everybody, it's a big void that is left in our community to lose such an important guy.

5. Ruben Gallego:

   With the Arizona Primary less than two weeks away, I'm proud to endorse Joe Biden for President. As a combat veteran I can think of no better leader to serve as our Commander in Chief, i know Joe Biden for President has the wisdom, experience, compassion, and empathy to beat Donald Trump and get our government working again.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=COMPASSION
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Compassion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=COMPASSION
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compassion
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COMPASSION
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=COMPASSION
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=COMPASSION
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=COMPASSION