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Definition of: pathetic
(pə·thet′ik) adjective
Of the nature of or expressing sadness, pity, tenderness, etc.; arousing compassion. Also pa·thet′i·cal. See synonyms under PITIFUL. [<LL patheticus <Gk. pathētikos sensitive <path-, stem of paschein suffer]
—pa·thet′i·cal·ly adverb
—pa·thet′i·cal·ness noun
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