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- epicene/ˈɛpɪsiːn/Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, both male and female genders, or having characteristics not associated with either gender.adjectivenounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- epicenter/ˈɛpɪsɛntə/The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.nounC1
- epicentre/ˈɛp.ɪ.sen.tər/The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus (hypocentre) of an earthquake.nounC1
- epicentrum/ˈepɪsentə/The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus (hypocentre) of an earthquake.nounC1
- epichlorohydrin/ˌɛpɪˌklɔːrə(ʊ)ˈhaɪdrɪn/A colourless, volatile, toxic liquid (C₃H₅ClO) used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the production of epoxy resins, synthetic glycerine, and other industrial compounds.nounC2
- epicist/ˈɛp.ɪ.sɪst/A composer, writer, or scholar of epic poetry.nounC1+
- epiclesis/ˌɛpɪˈkliːsɪs/The part of the Eucharistic prayer in which the Holy Spirit is invoked to sanctify the bread and wine.nounRare
- epicondyle/ˌɛpɪˈkɒndʌɪl/A bony protrusion on a condyle (a rounded projection at the end of a bone, usually for articulation).nounC2
- epicondylitis/ˌɛpɪkɒndɪˈlaɪtɪs/Inflammation of the epicondyle, a bony prominence at the elbow.nounC2
- epicotyl/ˌɛpɪˈkɒtɪl/The stem of a plant seedling that is above the cotyledons but below the first true leaves.nounVery Low
- epicranium/ˌɛpɪˈkreɪnɪəm/The structures covering the skull, especially the scalp.nounVery Low
- epicrisis/ˈɛpɪˌkraɪsɪs/A critical analysis or follow-up evaluation, especially of a medical case after treatment.nounVery Low
- epictetus/ˌɛpɪkˈtiːtəs/A proper noun referring to the ancient Greek Stoic philosopher.nounC2
- epicure/ˈɛpɪkjʊə/a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drinknounC1/C2
- epicurean/ˌɛp.ɪ.kjʊəˈriː.ən/Devoted to sensual enjoyment, particularly from fine food and drink.adjectivenounLow
- epicureanism/ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈriːənɪz(ə)m/A philosophical system that holds pleasure, particularly refined and intellectual pleasure free from pain, as the highest good.nounC2
- epicurus/ˌɛpɪˈkjʊərəs/The proper name of an ancient Greek philosopher (c. 341–270 BC), the founder of Epicureanism, a school of philosophy focused on attaining a happy, tranquil life through the pursuit of moderate pleasure and the avoidance of pain and fear.nounLow
- epicuticle/ˌɛpɪˈkjuːtɪk(ə)l/The thin, outermost, waxy layer of the insect cuticle or the exoskeleton of some arthropods, serving as a primary waterproofing barrier.nounVery Low
- epicycle/ˈɛpɪˌsʌɪk(ə)l/A small circle whose centre moves around the circumference of a larger circle.nounC1-C2
- epicyclic train/ˌɛpɪˈsʌɪklɪk treɪn/A compound gear system in which one or more gears rotate around a central gear.nounVery Low
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