Epithetic

//ˌɛpɪˈθɛtɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or relating to epithets. not-comparable
"epithetic names for the gods"
2
Of or relating to epithesis. not-comparable
"an epithetic vowel"

Synonyms

abusive blasphemous contumelious cursing damnatory diminutive

Etymology

From epithet + -ic. Cognate with Ancient Greek ἐπῐθετῐκός (epĭthetĭkós) and Greek επιθετικός (epithetikós).

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