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ape vs epigon

epigon vs ape

ape and epigon both are nouns.

ape is a verb but epigon is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ape Yes No Yes No
epigon Yes No No No
As nouns, epigon is a hyponym of ape; that is, epigon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ape:
  • ape: someone who copies the words or behavior of another
  • epigon: an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer, artist, or musician
Other hyponyms of ape include epigone, parrot.
ape (noun) epigon (noun)
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer, artist, or musician
person who resembles a nonhuman primate
someone who copies the words or behavior of another
ape (verb) epigon (verb)
represent in or produce a caricature of
imitate uncritically and in every aspect
Difference between ape and epigon

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