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-pathy

Syllabification: (-pathy)
Definition of -pathy

combining form

  • 1denoting feelings:telepathy
  • 2denoting disorder in a particular part of the body:neuropathy
  • 3relating to curative treatment of a specified kind:hydropathy

Origin:

from Greek patheia 'suffering, feeling'

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