Etymology

thymos

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Today it means: That area of the soul where feelings of pride, indignation, shame etc are located. Full definition →

Ancient Greek θῡμός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromθῡμός“soul, heart”
  2. English todaythymos

Ancient Greek θῡμός (thūmós, “soul, heart”). Doublet of thymus and fume.

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