epistle

Meanings

• noun

  A formal letter or message, especially one sent by a prominent person or organization.

  - "The ambassador sent an epistle to the head of state."
  - "The epistle of St. Paul to the Romans is a seminal work of early Christianity."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈpɪs.l/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with epistle
compostle , constable , distaffable , hostel , postle

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Variants

List of all variants of epistle that leads to same result
epistle , epistler , epistlers , epistles , Pastoral Epistle , Pastoral Epistles

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Etymology

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From Old French epistre, from Latin epistola 'letter'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'epistle' comes from the Latin word for 'letter'.

2. The epistles of St. Paul in the New Testament are some of the earliest surviving examples of Christian literature.

3. In medieval Europe, the sending and receiving of epistles was a formal and time-consuming process that could take weeks or even months.

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Related Concepts

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1. letter: A written message addressed to a person or organization.

2. correspondence: The act of exchanging letters or other written messages.

3. epistolary novel: A novel written in the form of a series of letters.

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Culture

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The epistle has been a significant form of written communication throughout history, especially in the context of formal letters and literary works. In literature, the epistle form has been used to great effect in works such as the letters of St. Paul in the New Testament, as well as in the epistles of great writers like Samuel Johnson and Jane Austen.

How to Memorize "epistle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an ornate envelope with the word 'epistle' written on it.
   - Visualize a quill pen dipping into ink as you write the word 'epistle'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'epistle' with the image of a formal letter or message.
   - Think of the word 'epistle' as synonymous with 'letter' or 'message'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'epistle' starts with the same letters as 'elegant prose'.
   - Think of the word 'epistle' as a fancy word for 'letter'.

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