Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sympathetic | No | Yes | No | No |
sympathetic nervous system | Yes | No | No | No |
sympathetic (noun) | sympathetic nervous system (noun) |
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originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels |
sympathetic (adjective) | sympathetic nervous system (adjective) |
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expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward | |
(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings | |
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system | |
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body | |
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity | |
having similar disposition and tastes |