epithetical

Meanings

• noun

  An epithet is a descriptive or emotive term used to describe a person, place, or thing. It is often used as a nickname or a title.

  - "He went down in history with the epithet 'The Great Emancipator'."
  - "The city was known for its epithet 'The City of Lights'."
  - "The ancient Greek god Apollo was often referred to by the epithet 'The Sun God'."

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Variants

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epithet , epithetic , epithetical , epithets

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Etymology

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From Greek epitheton, epithete, 'a setting by, a putting over, a superimposition', from epi 'upon' + tithenai 'to place'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest epithet in the English language is 'The Auld Reekie, Athens of the North, The Dear Green Place, The Birthplace of Lords and the Land of the Thistle, The Second City of the British Empire and Mother of Parliaments, The Place of Many Waters, where once for very many a tartan sailed'.

2. The word 'epithet' comes from the Greek word 'epitheton', which means 'a setting by'.

3. In Greek mythology, the god Apollo was known by over a hundred different epithets, each one describing a different aspect of his character.

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Related Concepts

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1. adjective: An epithet is often an adjective that is used as a noun to describe a person, place, or thing.

2. nickname: An epithet is often a nickname that is used to describe a person's character or traits.

3. epitaph: An epithet is also the term used for a brief inscription on a tombstone, often expressing praise or admiration for the deceased.

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Culture

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Epithets have been used throughout history in various cultures and literary works. In ancient Greece and Rome, epithets were often used to describe gods and heroes, and were considered an essential part of their mythology. In literature, epithets are used to add depth and richness to language, and to help create vivid images in the reader's mind.

How to Memorize "epithetical"

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3. mnemonics
   

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