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epithetic
This entry is located in the following units: epi-, ep- (page 12) -etic, -etics (page 7) -ic (page 53)
epithetic, epithetical (adjectivess)
1. Any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality: "Richard the Lion-Hearted" is an epithet of Richard I.
2. A characterizing word or phrase firmly associated with a person or thing and often used in place of an actual name, title, or the like; such as, "man's best friend" when referring to a "dog".
3. A word, phrase, or expression used invectively as a term of abuse or contempt, to express hostility, etc.
This entry is located in the following unit: the-; them-, themat-, thes-, thet- (page 1)