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epithet meaning in Tamil

அடைமொழி aṭaimoḻi

/ˈɛp.ɪˌθɛt/

epithet in Tamil: அடைமொழி (aṭaimoḻi), வன்சொல் (vaṉcol). In English, epithet means a term used to characterize a person or thing.

Tamil words for epithet

term used to characterize a person or thing
அடைமொழி aṭaimoḻi
term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person
அடைமொழி aṭaimoḻi
abusive or contemptuous word or phrase
வன்சொல் vaṉcol

English meaning of epithet

  1. noun A term used to characterize a person or thing.
  2. noun A term used as a qualifier of the name of a deity in order to designate said deity in a particular aspect or role.
  3. noun A term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person.
  4. noun One of many formulaic words or phrases used in the Iliad and Odyssey to characterize a person, a group of people, or a thing.

Full definition of epithet

epithet in a sentence

  • He was epitheted "the king of fools".

Synonyms of epithet

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Questions about epithet in Tamil

What is the meaning of epithet in Tamil?
Epithet in Tamil is அடைமொழி (aṭaimoḻi), வன்சொல் (vaṉcol).
epithet என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Epithet: அடைமொழி (aṭaimoḻi), வன்சொல் (vaṉcol).
What does epithet mean in English?
Epithet means a term used to characterize a person or thing.

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