English word pathetic comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) παθείν, Ancient Greek (to 1453) πάσχω, Ancient Greek (to 1453) πᾰθητῐκός, and later Latin patheticus ((post-Classical) full of pathos, affecting, pathetic.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| παθείν | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| πάσχω | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| πᾰθητῐκός | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| παθητός | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| πάθος | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| patheticus | Latin (lat) | (post-Classical) full of pathos, affecting, pathetic. |
| pathétique | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | |
| pathetic | English (en) | (obsolete) Expressing or showing anger; passionate.. Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.. Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy. |