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单词 pitiability
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pitiabilityn.

Brit. /ˌpɪtɪəˈbɪlᵻti/, U.S. /ˌpɪdiəˈbɪlᵻdi/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pitiable adj., -ity suffix.
Etymology: < pitiable adj. + -ity suffix: see -bility suffix. Compare earlier pitiableness n.
The quality or condition of being pitiable; (also) a pitiable person or thing.
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the mind > emotion > compassion > quality of exciting pity > [noun]
piteousnessa1586
meltingness1622
pathos1668
pitiableness1694
touchingnessa1750
pitiability1865
pitifulness1897
1865 T. Carlyle Hist. Friedrich II of Prussia V. xviii. vii. 176 Pitiabilities of every kind.
1915 Lincoln (Nebraska) Daily Star 2 Nov. 10/1 The pitiability of the girl's plight has brought out all that is most altruistic in your nature.
1995 Independent 16 Mar. 26/4 There is something tyrannical in his widower's pitiability.
2001 Scotl. on Sunday (Nexis) 28 Oct. 14 This book is a rarity: an account that parallels the stupidity of policy with the addict's pitiability.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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