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Definition of: sympathetic
(sim′pə·thet′ik) adjective
1. Pertaining to, expressing, or proceeding from sympathy.
2. Having a fellow feeling for others; sympathizing; compassionate.
3. Being in accord or harmony; congenial.
4. Referring to sounds produced by responsive vibrations.
5. Anat. Designating the entire autonomic nervous system. Also sym′pa·thet′i·cal. See synonyms under HUMANE. [<NL sympatheticus <Gk. sympathētikos <sympatheia. See SYMPATHY.]
—sym′pa·thet′i·cal·ly adverb
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