epigonic

epigonic
adjective see epigone

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  • epigone — epigonic /ep i gon ik/, adj. epigonism /i pig euh niz euhm, e pig , ep euh goh niz im, gon iz /, n. /ep i gohn /, n. an undistinguished imitator, follower, or successor of an important writer, painter, etc. Also, epigon /ep i gon /. [1860 65; < L …   Universalium

  • epigone — noun Etymology: German, from Latin epigonus successor, from Greek epigonos, from epigignesthai to be born after, from epi + gignesthai to be born more at kin Date: 1865 follower, disciple; also an inferior imitator • epigonic or epigonous… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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