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recapitulate

Pronunciation: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtjʊleɪt/

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Definition of recapitulate

verb

[with object]

summarize and state again the main points of:he began to recapitulate his argument with care
Biology repeat (an evolutionary or other process) during development and growth: many features of regeneration in the peripheral nervous system recapitulate development

Derivatives

recapitulatory

Origin:

late 16th century: from late Latin recapitulat- 'gone through heading by heading', from re- 'again' + capitulum 'chapter' (diminutive of caput 'head')