Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epi
Prefix
/ˈɛ.paɪ/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘upon’ or ‘over’.
Examples
- Epiphany: A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
- Epicenter: The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
- Epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
Meaning
Used in various contexts to indicate something that is added or placed on top of something else.
Synonyms
- On
- Above
- Over
