Word: epithetic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
i
the
ic
Definition: Of or relating to epithesis. The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning, as in "numb" for "num" or "whilst" for "whiles".
Morphemes:
Affix: epithet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A term used to characterize a person or thing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: for (the purpose of)
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: to put
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to