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epithet

/ˈɛpɪθɛt/

/ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/

Traduzioni

epithetnoun

epithets

/ˈɛpɪθɛt/

/ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/

The poet used an epithet to describe the hero's bravery.

Поэт использовал эпитет, чтобы описать храбрость героя.

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Sinonimi

epithetadjective

/ˈɛpɪθɛt/

/ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/

Attributive use: occurring before another noun to denote relation to an epithet (e.g., "epithet construction").

epithetnoun

A descriptive term or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Homer often used the epithet 'swift-footed' to describe Achilles.

An offensive or derogatory word or phrase used to insult or demean someone.

The politician was criticized for using a racial epithet during his speech.

In biological nomenclature, the element of a Latin binomial that follows the genus name and identifies the species or subspecies.

In Panthera leo, "leo" is the specific epithet.

epithetadjective

Relating to or functioning as an epithet; used attributively to modify another noun.

The poem is rich in epithet expressions that color its imagery.