ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR5-0016 · ATLAS 251

Epithet

A characterising modifier attached to a person, thing or name.

Explanation

It selects one feature that frames every later perception.

Example

the patient map; resourceful Odysseus

Counterexample

the map on the table

Effect on thought and perception

Stabilises memory and potentially prejudice through a repeated trait.

Resonance

A companion word colours every later invocation of the name.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Epithet“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR5-0016. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR5-0016

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