Apathus

/əˈpæθəs/ noun

Definition

An obscure or possibly obsolete term, potentially referring to a state of apathy or emotional numbness in ancient or medieval philosophical contexts.

Etymology

From Greek 'apatheia' (freedom from passion) possibly Latinized with the suffix '-us,' though historical usage is unclear and documentation is sparse.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that tracking down its actual historical use is nearly impossible—it might be a scholarly coinage that never caught on in actual usage.

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