Apathetical

/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

An archaic or rare form meaning lacking feeling, emotion, or interest; emotionally unresponsive.

Etymology

From 'apatheia' (Greek: freedom from passion) plus the English suffix '-ical' (variant of '-ic'), creating a formal, older style adjective form.

Kelly Says

English used to have both 'apathetic' and 'apathetical,' but we eventually dropped the longer version—it's an example of how language naturally streamlines itself over time.

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