-pathic

a combining form occurring in adjectives that correspond to nouns ending in -pathy:
psychopathic.

pathic

/ ˈpæθɪk /

noun

Origin of -pathic¹

From New Latin; -pathy, -ic

Origin of -pathic¹

C17: via Latin from Greek pathikos passive; see pathos

I find no instance in history of that emperor's being a Pathic, though Persius seems to brand him with it.

He was the favourite pathic of Cardinal Borghese, and supped every evening with his eminence.

Again, he observes that it is as easy to recognise a pathic by his impudent behaviour as a gymnast by his muscles.

He was famous for having been the lover of one of the most exalted Venetian ladies, and at the same time her husband's pathic.

A mighty man thou art, Naso, yet is a man not mighty who doth stoop like thee: Naso thou art mighty—and pathic.

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