Epithet and Term

Epithet

Epithet noun - A descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual.

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Term and epithet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Term" instead a noun "Epithet".

Term noun - A fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position.

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Epithet and term are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Epithet" instead a noun "Term".

Nearby Words: termless, termed, termer

equivalent	equivalent epithet	equivalent term
common	common epithet	common term
specific	specific epithet	specific term
standard	standard epithet	standard term
Other adjectives: insulting, popular, actual, general, derogatory, different, descriptive.

After Jesus Christ apparently has his second coming in a fast food restaurant, the term "Jack-In-The-Box Jesus" is thrown around in place of the usual epithet.

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