sympathetic

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Adjective

sympathetic

1. of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

   John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look.

   Antonyms: unsympathetic

2. relating to similarity

   Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence.

3. (physiology) relating to the sympathetic nervous system

   Sympathetic innervation involves epinephrine.

   Antonyms: parasympathetic

4. relating to sounds induced by vibrations conveyed through a fluid from a body already in vibration

Translations

• French: sympathique
• German: mitfühlend
• Italian: sensibile
• Portuguese: simpático
• Russian: сочувствующий
• Spanish: compasivo, comprensivo, amable

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