What does epigone mean?
Definitions for epigone
ˈɛp ɪˌgoʊn; -ˌgɒnepigone
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Princeton's WordNet
epigone, epigonnoun
an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician
Wiktionary
epigonenoun
A follower or disciple.
epigonenoun
An undistinguished or inferior imitator of a well known artist or their style.
Etymology: From épigones, from epigoni, from ἐπίγονοι, plural form of ἐπίγονος, from ἐπιγίγνομαι, from ἐπί, from γίγνομαι.
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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.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epigone in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epigone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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