catharsis
|ca-thar-sis|
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/kəˈθɑːr.sɪs/
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/kəˈθɑː.sɪs/
emotional release
Etymology
Etymology Information
'catharsis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'katharsis,' where 'kathairein' meant 'to cleanse or purge.'
Historical Evolution
'katharsis' transformed into the Latin word 'catharsis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'catharsis.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'purification or cleansing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'emotional release.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
The play provided a catharsis for the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41