Euripidean

adjective

Eu·​rip·​i·​de·​an yə¦ripə¦dēən How to pronounce Euripidean (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Euripides or his tragedies

Word History

Etymology

Latin euripideus Euripidean (from Greek euripideios, from Euripidēs Euripides, 5th century b.c. Greek playwright) + English -an

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“Euripidean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Euripidean. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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