Epic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛpɪk/
• Rhymes: -É›pɪk

Alternative forms

• epick archaic

Origin

From Middle French épique, from Latin epicus, from Ancient Greek ἐπικός, from ἔπος (epos, "word, story").

Full definition of epic

Noun

1. An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity or demigod (heroic epic) or other legendary or traditional hero.The Icelandic epic took all night to recite.
2. A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.The book was an epic in four volumes.

Synonyms

• épopée
• epos

Derived terms

• epically
• epicly
• epicness
• art epic
• heroic epic
• national epic

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to, an epic.Beowulf is an epic poem.
2. Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character''The epic defense was rewarded with the highest military decorationsChina's epic traffic jam "vanished" — AFP news story, Wednesday August 25, 2010
3. (colloquial, slang, informal) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary; extraordinary, momentous, great.The after-prom party was epic.
4. (category theory) Of a morphism: that it is an epimorphism.

Synonyms

• epical

Anagrams

• ECPI
• pice