Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: epithet
IPA transcription: ['ɛpəθ,ɛt]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: name, epithet
    Meaning: a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Usage examples
  • When all is said, the scientific term is composed of a misconception and a worthless epithet.
  • Should we affirm that the qualities alone, which prompt us to act our part in society, are entitled to that honourable distinction; it must immediately occur that these are indeed the most valuable qualities, and are commonly denominated the SOCIAL virtues; but that this very epithet supposes that there are also virtues of another species.