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Synonyms for epithetical


Grammar : Adj, prep
Spell : ep-uh-thet
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛp əˌθɛt

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Définition of epithetical

Origin :
  • 1570s, "descriptive name for a person or thing," from Middle French épithète or directly from Latin epitheton, from Greek epitheton "something added," adjective often used as noun, from neuter of epithetos "attributed, added," from epitithenai "to add on," from epi "in addition" (see epi-) + tithenai "to put" (see factitious).
  • As in disparaging : adj derogative
  • As in of : prep from

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