epos vs heroic
heroic vs eposepos and heroic both are nouns.
epos is not an adjective while heroic is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| epos | Yes | No | No | No |
| heroic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
heroic is a hyponym of
epos; that is, heroic is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
epos:
- epos: a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
- heroic: a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
| epos (noun) | heroic (noun) |
|---|---|
| a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds | a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter |
| a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme |
| epos (adjective) | heroic (adjective) |
|---|---|
| relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity | |
| having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes | |
| showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort | |
| of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | |
| very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale) |
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