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epigram

Quibble vs Epigram - What's the difference?

quibble | epigram |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between quibble and epigram

is that quibble is (obsolete) a pun while epigram is (obsolete) an inscription in stone.

As nouns the difference between quibble and epigram

is that quibble is a trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument while epigram is (obsolete) an inscription in stone.

As a verb quibble

is to complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

Epigram vs Undefined - What's the difference?

epigram | undefined |


As a noun epigram

is (obsolete) an inscription in stone.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Epigram vs Staccato - What's the difference?

epigram | staccato |


As nouns the difference between epigram and staccato

is that epigram is (obsolete) an inscription in stone while staccato is (music) an articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.

As an adverb staccato is

(music) played in this style.

As an adjective staccato is

(music) describing a passage having this mark.

Epigram vs Riddle - What's the difference?

epigram | riddle |


As a noun epigram

is (obsolete) an inscription in stone.

As a proper noun riddle is

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Laconic vs Epigram - What's the difference?

laconic | epigram |


As an adjective laconic

is using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

As a noun epigram is

an inscription in stone.

Wry vs Epigram - What's the difference?

wry | epigram |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between wry and epigram

is that wry is (obsolete) to cover; clothe; cover up; cloak; hide while epigram is (obsolete) an inscription in stone.

As an adjective wry

is turned away, contorted (of the face or body).

As a verb wry

is (obsolete|intransitive) to turn (away); to swerve or deviate or wry can be (obsolete) to cover; clothe; cover up; cloak; hide.

As a noun epigram is

(obsolete) an inscription in stone.

Repartee vs Epigram - What's the difference?

repartee | epigram |


As nouns the difference between repartee and epigram

is that repartee is a swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing while epigram is (obsolete) an inscription in stone.

As a verb repartee

is to reply with a.

Allegory vs Epigram - What's the difference?

allegory | epigram |


As nouns the difference between allegory and epigram

is that allegory is the representation of abstract principles by characters or figures while epigram is an inscription in stone.

Riddles vs Epigram - What's the difference?

riddles | epigram |


As nouns the difference between riddles and epigram

is that riddles is while epigram is (obsolete) an inscription in stone.

As a verb riddles

is (riddle).

Epigram vs Epilogue - What's the difference?

epigram | epilogue |


As nouns the difference between epigram and epilogue

is that epigram is an inscription in stone while epilogue is a short speech, spoken directly at the audience at the end of a play.

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