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epitome

Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪtəmi, ɛ-/
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Definition of epitome

noun

  • 1 (the epitome of) a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type:she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste
  • 2a summary of a written work; an abstract.
  • archaic a thing representing something else in miniature.

Derivatives

epitomic

adjective

epitomist

noun

Origin:

early 16th century: via Latin from Greek epitomē, from epitemnein 'abridge', from epi 'in addition' + temnein 'to cut'

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