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epigone noun English borrowed "epigone" from German in the 19th century. The Germans themselves had taken the word from the Latin "epigonus," which means "successor." The Latin term followed the Greek "epigonos," which was often used in plural to designate the sons of seven legendary Greek leaders who were defeated at Thebes. "Epigonos" in turn came from the Greek verb "epigignesthai," meaning "to be born after." "Epi-" can mean "after," and "gignesthai" means "to be born." : follower, disciple; also : an inferior imitator

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July 21, 2008 EP-uh-gohn No one can accuse Lara of being an epigone; her artistic style is uniquely her own!

Word	epigone
Date	July 21, 2008
Type	noun
Syllables	EP-uh-gohn
Etymology	English borrowed "epigone" from German in the 19th century. The Germans themselves had taken the word from the Latin "epigonus," which means "successor." The Latin term followed the Greek "epigonos," which was often used in plural to designate the sons of seven legendary Greek leaders who were defeated at Thebes. "Epigonos" in turn came from the Greek verb "epigignesthai," meaning "to be born after." "Epi-" can mean "after," and "gignesthai" means "to be born."
Examples	No one can accuse Lara of being an epigone; her artistic style is uniquely her own!
Definition	: follower, disciple; also : an inferior imitator

Greek Latin Means Epigone July Noun Ep Uh Gohn English