recapitulate

 
Pronunciation: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtjʊleɪt/

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

Pronunciation: /-lət(ə)ri/
adjective

Origin:

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