ep-

A form of epi- — Above in location or position.

OriginAncient Greek ἐπί →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative epi-

  1. alternativeAlternative form of epi- (“on top of, above”).

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἐπί“on top of”
  2. Englishep-

From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí, “on top of”).

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APA

ep-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ep-

MLA

“ep-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ep-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ep-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ep-.

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