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epithetic

/ɪˈpɪθɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does epithetic mean?

adjective

Given or attributed to a person or thing; characteristic of a person or thing; descriptive or characteristic of a person or thing.

Example

"The epithetic phrase 'the great' was used to describe the famous leader."

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