Epic
21epic — [[t]e̱pɪk[/t]] epics 1) N COUNT: usu supp N An epic is a long book, poem, or film, whose story extends over a long period of time or tells of great events. ...the Middle High German epic, Nibelungenlied , written about 1200... At three hours and… …
22epic — 1. noun /ˈɛpɪk/ a) An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity or demigod (heroic epic) or other legendary or traditional hero. The Icelandic epic took all night to recite. b) A …
23epic — ep•ic [[t]ˈɛp ɪk[/t]] adj. Also, ep′i•cal. 1) pro of or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usu. centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style: The Iliad is an epic poem[/ex] 2) pro… …
24epic — I. adjective Etymology: Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem more at voice Date: 1589 1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic < an epic poem > 2. a. extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially… …
25epic — 1 noun (C) 1 a book, poem, or film that tells a long story: Universal Pictures dinosaur epic “Jurassic Park” 2 a long poem that tells the story of what gods or important people did in ancient times: Homer s epic “Iliad” 2 adjective 1 epic stories …
26epic — /ˈɛpɪk / (say epik) adjective Also, epical. 1. denoting or relating to poetic composition in which a series of heroic achievements or events, usually of a hero, is dealt with at length as a continuous narrative in elevated style: Homer s Iliad is …
27ÉPIC — Centre ÉPIC Le Centre ÉPIC est un centre de médecine préventive et de conditionnement physique situé à Montréal. Le sigle ÉPIC signifie Étude Pilote de l Institut de Cardiologie. Historique Le projet ÉPIC est né d une étude pilote de l Institut… …
28epic — I UK [ˈepɪk] / US noun [countable] Word forms epic : singular epic plural epics a long poem that tells a story about ancient people and gods a) a long book or film about famous and exciting people and events from the past b) an event or activity… …
29epic — ep|ic1 [ epık ] noun count a long poem that tells a story about ancient people and gods a. a long book or movie about famous and exciting people and events from the past b. a long and difficult event involving many people: the battle of… …
30epic — 1. noun 1) the epics of Homer Syn: heroic poem; story, saga, legend, romance, chronicle, myth, fable, tale 2) a big Hollywood epic Syn: long film; informal blockbuster 2. adjective 1) …
