Epistolean

/ɪpɪˈstoʊliən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of epistles; formed like or resembling an epistle in structure or style.

Etymology

A rare formation from epistle plus the suffix -ean (like or relating to), seen in words such as Dantean or Shakespearean. This is an extremely uncommon variant.

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