English words starting with ep - page 11

Meanings of Epistrophe:

noun

The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences.

Usage examples:

He would be able to label these devices as antimetabole, polyptoton, epistrophe, antithesis, epanal…

Meanings of Epistropheus:

noun

The axis (second cervical vertebra). in early use also: †the atlas (first cervical vertebra) (obsolete).

Meanings of Epistylar:

adjective

Of, relating to, or characterized by an epistyle.

Meanings of Epistyle:

noun

An architrave.

Usage examples:

Inscribed with the names of the abbots daniel and pachomios (the latter name was partially obscured…

Meanings of Epistyles:

noun

An architrave.

Usage examples:

Inscribed with the names of the abbots daniel and pachomios (the latter name was partially obscured…

Meanings of Epitaph:

noun

A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.

Usage examples:

This might be recorded on their tombstone as an epitaph or in an obituary, commemoration portrait, …

Meanings of Epitaphs:

noun

A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.

Usage examples:

This might be recorded on their tombstone as an epitaph or in an obituary, commemoration portrait, …

Meanings of Epitaxial:

adjective

Relating to the growth of a thin crystal (= any solid consisting of atoms or molecules that are arranged in a regular structure) on top of another crystal, with both having a similar shape and structure

Usage examples:

Any suitable material that allows epitaxial growth can be used as a substrate., the substrate inclu…

Meanings of Epitaxially:

adverb

In a way that involves the growth of a thin crystal (= any solid consisting of atoms or molecules that are arranged in a regular structure) on top of another crystal, with both having a similar shape and structure

Usage examples:

The solar cell is grown epitaxially on a growth substrate., the layers are composed of epitaxially …

Meanings of Epitaxy:

noun

The natural or artificial growth of crystals on a crystalline substrate that determines their orientation.

Usage examples:

Maintaining tight control over layer thickness throughout the lengthy low-pressure metalorganic vap…

Meanings of Epithalami:

noun

A part of the dorsal forebrain including the pineal gland and a region in the roof of the third ventricle.

Usage examples:

In addition to the latter, the following components of the epithalamus can be distinguished: the ha…

Meanings of Epithalamia:

noun

A song or poem celebrating a marriage.

Usage examples:

The visigoths had openly aped the imperial court when king athaulf married galla placidia in 411, a…

Meanings of Epithalamion:

noun

A song or poem celebrating a marriage.

Usage examples:

The visigoths had openly aped the imperial court when king athaulf married galla placidia in 411, a…

Meanings of Epithalamium:

noun

A song or poem celebrating a marriage.

Usage examples:

The visigoths had openly aped the imperial court when king athaulf married galla placidia in 411, a…

Meanings of Epithalamiums:

noun

A song or poem celebrating a marriage.

Usage examples:

The visigoths had openly aped the imperial court when king athaulf married galla placidia in 411, a…

Meanings of Epithalamus:

noun

A part of the dorsal forebrain including the pineal gland and a region in the roof of the third ventricle.

Usage examples:

In addition to the latter, the following components of the epithalamus can be distinguished: the ha…

Meanings of Epithelia:

noun

The thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body's surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures.

Usage examples:

Eighty-five percent of human ovarian tumors arise from the epithelium or surface layer of tissue th…

Plural of epithelium specialized

Meanings of Epithelial:

adjective

Relating to or denoting the thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body's surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures.

Usage examples:

The epithelial cells lining the gut

Meanings of Epithelium:

noun

The thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body's surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures.

Usage examples:

Eighty-five percent of human ovarian tumors arise from the epithelium or surface layer of tissue th…

Meanings of Epithet:

noun

An adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Usage examples:

Old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet ‘dirty’

Meanings of Epithets:

noun

An adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Usage examples:

Old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet ‘dirty’

Meanings of Epitome:

noun

A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Usage examples:

She looked the epitome of elegance and good taste

Meanings of Epitome-of:

noun

The typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing

Usage examples:

He was the epitome of the fashionable gentleman., his recordings came to epitomize american popular…

Meanings of Epitomes:

noun

A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Usage examples:

She looked the epitome of elegance and good taste

Meanings of Epitomise:

verb

Be a perfect example of.

Usage examples:

The company epitomized the problems faced by british industry