-PATHY


Meaning of -PATHY in English

■ combining form

1》 denoting feelings: telepathy.

2》 denoting disorder in a particular part of the body: neuropathy.

3》 denoting curative treatment of a specified kind: hydropathy.

Origin

from Gk patheia 'suffering, feeling'.

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