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   Epic , a. [L. epicus, Gr. , from  a word, speech, tale, song; akin to L. vox voice: cf. F. épique. See Voice.] Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or fictitious events, usually the achievements of some hero, are narrated in an elevated style.
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   The epic poem treats of one great, complex action, in a grand style and with fullness of detail.
   T. Arnold.
   
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   Epic, n. An epic or heroic poem. See Epic, a.
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