DictionaryRoot: epi-
Greek
epi-
on, upon; over
Forms
- epi-
- ep- — Used before a vowel without an initial h sound in Greek.
- eph- — Used before a vowel that began with an h sound in Greek.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *epi, ‘on; near.’
Note
Position on top can suggest addition, attachment, or an action directed at something.
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adjective
episcopal
ih-PIS-kuh-pul/ɪˈpɪskəpl/
Relating to bishops or a church governed by bishops.
Etymology
An 'over-watcher' was an overseer, a title adopted for spiritual supervision. Episcopal therefore describes bishops as church overseers, or a church organized under their authority.
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