Relating to or characteristic of an epigone; derivative, imitative, or produced by an inferior follower rather than an original creator.
From epigone + -al suffix. Adjective form describing the quality of being imitative or secondary in nature.
An 'epigonal' work of art or philosophy isn't just influenced by a master—it's specifically a pale imitation that lacks the original spark of genius!
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