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.

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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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. Chris Jones:

   We all need to be empathetic towards everyone, have a little bit more love and compassion and just come together and realize we're all humans, we all have feelings and emotions, but at the same time, you have to be able to control those when you are in a place of power.

2. Bernie Sanders:

   It is my very strong belief that the United States must reject that path of hatred and divisiveness -- and instead find the moral conviction to choose a different path, a higher path, a path of compassion, justice and love, it is the path that I call democratic socialism.

3. Petra Nemcova:

   They inspired me every day. Unbelievable kindness and compassion inspires me … People who are willing to face whatever challenges are out there. That’s the beauty of the human spirit. The beauty of compassionate souls ? That’s what inspires me.

4. Jimmy Kimmel:

   More than 40 percent of those impacted by the cuts would be children, if your baby is going to die -- and it doesn't have to -- it shouldn't matter how much money you make. I hope you never have to go there but if you do you’ll see so many kids from so many financial backgrounds being cared for so well with so much compassion.

5. President Obama:

   Even if he had never performed the actions for which he is being recognized here today, Ed Byers would be long remembered for his compassion, his sacrifice and his endurance: 11 overseas deployments, nine combat tours, recipient of the Purple Heart twice, Bronze Star with valor five times.

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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. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Compassion
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Compassion
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Compassion