English word epic comes from Proto-Hellenic *wékʷos (Word, speech.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wékʷos | Proto-Hellenic (grk-pro) | Word, speech. |
| ἔπος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ἐπικός | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| epicus | Latin (lat) | Epic. |
| épique | Middle French (frm) | |
| epic | English (en) | (colloquial, slang, informal) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary; extraordinary, momentous, great.. Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character. Of, or relating to, an epic. A series of events considered appropriate to an epic.. An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity or demigod (heroic epic) or other legendary or traditional hero. |