Epigram word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "epigram" word

[noun] a witty saying

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\Ep"i*gram\, n. [L. epigramma, fr. Gr. ? inscription, epigram, fr. ? to write upon, 'epi` upon + ? to write: cf. F. ['e]pigramme. See {Graphic}.] 1. A short poem treating concisely and pointedly of a single thought or event. The modern epigram is so contrived as to surprise the reader with a witticism or ingenious turn of thought, and is often satirical in character. Dost thou think I care for a satire or an epigram? --Shak. Note: Epigrams were originally inscription on tombs, statues, temples, triumphal arches, etc. 2. An effusion of wit; a bright thought tersely and sharply expressed, whether in verse or prose. 3. The style of the epigram. Antithesis, i. e., bilateral stroke, is the soul of epigram in its later and technical signification. --B. Cracroft.

Synonyms for epigram

quip

See also: expression | locution | saying |

Related terms: adage, ana, aphorism, boutade, clerihew, distich, epos, flash of wit, jeu de mots, pastoral, pastoral elegy, play on words, pun, rondeau, roundel, roundelay, sentence, sloka, song, stroke of wit, tenzone, villanelle

The fun area, different aproach to word »epigram«

Let's analyse "epigram" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: MARGIPE. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . .--. .. --. .-. .- --

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: epigram: 5 + 9 + 1 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: epigram: 5 + 7 + 9 + 7 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 42, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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