Compassivity

/ˌkɒmpæˈsɪvɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being compassive; the capacity to feel and express compassion.

Etymology

From compassive + -ity (a suffix forming abstract nouns). The -ity suffix comes from Latin and creates nouns describing qualities or states of being.

Kelly Says

This word is theoretically well-constructed but rarely appears in published text—it's a perfect example of how English has many 'could-be' words that follow our normal rules but never gain traction because we prefer simpler alternatives like 'compassion' itself.

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