epigramme
|ep-i-gram|
/ˈɛpɪɡræm/
short witty writing
Etymology
'epigramme' originates from French, specifically the word 'épigramme', where 'epi-' meant 'upon' and 'gramma' meant 'something written'.
'epigramme' changed from Greek word 'epigramma' and passed into French as 'épigramme' and eventually became the modern English word 'epigram' (with the alternate spelling 'epigramme' historically used in English).
Initially, it meant 'an inscription' or 'something written upon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a short, witty poem or remark'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short, witty poem or couplet, often satirical or pointed.
He published an epigramme that mocked the politician's speeches.
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Noun 2
a concise, clever, and often pointed remark or saying.
Her comment was less an argument and more an epigramme.
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Last updated: 2026/01/18 03:09