What does epigone mean?

Definitions for epigone
ˈɛp ɪˌgoʊn; -ˌgɒnepigone

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. epigone, epigonnoun

    an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician

Wiktionary

  1. epigonenoun

    A follower or disciple.

  2. epigonenoun

    An undistinguished or inferior imitator of a well known artist or their style.

  3. Etymology: From épigones, from epigoni, from ἐπίγονοι, plural form of ἐπίγονος, from ἐπιγίγνομαι, from ἐπί, from γίγνομαι.

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  1. epigone

    An epigone refers to a less distinguished follower, or imitator, of someone, especially an artist, philosopher, or a writer. It is often used in a somewhat negative way, indicating that the person lacks originality and is merely copying someone else's work or style.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of epigone in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of epigone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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