Epigone

EP-i-GOHN (/ˈɛp ɪˌgoʊn/)

an undistinguished imitator or follower.

“VELCRO is an epigone of nature: the tiny hooks and loops of a plant inspired a fastening system now used by billions.”

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seeing meaningful patterns (often faces) in vague or random data.

a dispute about words; a battle of wording rather than substance.

strong contrast between light and dark in art; the use of light and shadow.

oversimplifying something complex.

physical beauty; comeliness.

the spirit of the time; the general trend of thought or culture in a period.