epigon
- noun
- /ˈɛpɪˌɡɒn/
- Offensive
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epígono
- Many critics dismissed the composer as an epigon lacking the innovation of his mentor.
Examples
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He feared being labeled an epigon rather than an original thinker.
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Many critics consider her an epigon of Picasso.
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In art history, some painters are overshadowed by the masters they epigonize.
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He is an epigon of modern art.
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Many critics dismissed the composer as an epigon lacking the innovation of his mentor.
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He feared being labeled an epigon rather than an original thinker.
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Many critics consider her an epigon of Picasso.
Synonyms
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3.4
A person who copies another person's words, actions, or style
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A person who tries to copy and match someone's words or actions
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9.9
A person who copies a famous artist's style but is not as good
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A person who copies another person's work or style without adding new ideas
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Etymology
Epigon comes from Greek parts epi- 'after' and -gonos 'born', and it once meant someone 'born after' a great artist. So an epigon is a later follower who mainly copies a famous writer, painter, or musician and is often seen as less original.