Main Entry: ¹ep·ic

Pronunciation: \ˈe-pik\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem — more at voice

Date: 1589

1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic <an epic poem>
2 a : extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope <his genius was epic — Times Literary Supplement> b : heroic

— ep·i·cal \-pi-kəl\ adjective

— ep·i·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb