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Definitions for epistolary
ɪˈpɪs tlˌɛr iepis·to·la·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
epistolary, epistolatoryadjective
written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence
"an endless sequence of epistolary love affairs"; "the epistolatory novel"
Wiktionary
epistolaryadjective
of or relating to letters, or the writing of letters
epistolaryadjective
carried on by written correspondence
epistolaryadjective
in the manner of written correspondence
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Epistolaryadjective
Etymology: from epistle.
I shall carry on an epistolary correspondence between the two heads. Joseph Addison, Guardian, №. 114.
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epistolary
Epistolary refers to a literary genre or a form of writing that involves letters, diary entries, newspaper clippings, emails, or other types of documents, aimed at telling a story or conveying a certain narrative. It provides an intimate perspective via first-person accounts offering insights into the characters' thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences.
Webster Dictionary
Epistolaryadjective
pertaining to epistles or letters; suitable to letters and correspondence; as, an epistolary style
Epistolaryadjective
contained in letters; carried on by letters
Etymology: [L. epistolaris, fr. epistola: cf. F. pistolaire.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epistolary in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epistolary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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