pithiatism

English

noun

Definitions

(psychology) A form of hysteria that can be cured by persuasive suggestion.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek πείθω (persuade, I persuade, convince, trust, obey).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πείθω

Gloss

persuade, I persuade, convince, trust, obey

Concept

Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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Cognates and derived terms

Διοπείθης Ancient Greek
Εὐπείθης Ancient Greek
Πείσανδρος Ancient Greek
πίστις Ancient Greek
πείθω Ancient Greek
πειθήνιος Ancient Greek
πεῖσα Ancient Greek
πεῖσις Ancient Greek
πιθανός Ancient Greek
ἀξιόπιστος Ancient Greek
ἀπειθέω Ancient Greek
πείθω Greek (modern)
*péitʰō Proto-Hellenic