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sympathetic

The correct spelling is sympathetic.

How to pronounce sympathetic

/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
adjective

IPA: /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Say it like: Sym-pat-het-ic

The correct spelling is sympathetic. Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy For example: "John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look."

Usage Examples

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

Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence.

Sympathetic innervation involves epinephrine.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy
  2. 2.Relating to similarity
  3. 3.Relating to the sympathetic nervous system
  4. 4.Relating to sounds induced by vibrations conveyed through a fluid or gas from a body already in vibration.
  5. 5.Of magic, a supernatural connection or power resulting from two items having the same form or some other correspondence.

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