epitaph

Meanings

• noun

  An inscription on a tomb or monument, typically expressing a mournful sentiment or a tribute to the deceased.

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈɛpɪtæf]
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with epitaph
aftercap , apocrypha , camp , cap , chaf , chap , clap , crab , grap , hap , lap , map , nap , pap , rap , scrap , tap , wrap

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Variants

List of all variants of epitaph that leads to same result
epitaph , epitaphial , epitaphic , epitaphs

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Etymology

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From Greek epitaphios, epitaphios logos, inscription on a tomb. The word epitaph comes from the ancient Greek practice of inscribing verses on tombstones.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known epitaph dates back to around 3000 BC and was found in Egypt.

2. The longest known epitaph is the Stele of Reignier, which is over 13 feet tall and contains over 300 lines of text.

3. The most famous epitaph is probably 'Here lies Ikey Solomon, Conjurer, Old Clothes Man, and House Breaker, this was all the connection he kept with his friends'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tombs: A structure built to enclose the interment of a deceased person or persons, often containing an epitaph.

2. Gravestones: A marker for a grave, often bearing an epitaph.

3. Mourning: The feeling of sadness, typically deep grief, following a loss, such as the death of a loved one. Epitaphs are often used as expressions of mourning.

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Culture

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In literature, epitaphs have been used to convey deep emotions and to immortalize the memory of the deceased. In art, epitaphs have been depicted on tombstones and monuments. In music, epitaphs have been used as song titles and themes. In philosophy, epitaphs have been used to reflect on the meaning of life and death.

How to Memorize "epitaph"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tombstone with an inscription on it. Visualize the words on the epitaph as clearly as possible.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word epitaph with the image of a tombstone and the idea of mourning and remembering the deceased.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the definition: 'E' for epitaph, 'I' for inscription, 'P' for on, 'T' for tomb or monument, 'A' for expressing, 'P' for mournful sentiment, and 'H' for tribute.

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