Apathic

/əˈpæθɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affected by apathy; characterized by lack of emotion, feeling, or interest.

Etymology

From Greek 'apatheia' (freedom from passion) with the English suffix '-ic,' forming an adjective to describe apathetic conditions.

Kelly Says

While 'apathetic' is the standard form, 'apathic' appears in older texts and some scientific literature, showing how word variants can fade in and out of favor.

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