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.)

Detailed word origin of 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 (eng)	(obsolete) Expressing or showing anger; passionate.. Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.. Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

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