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epitome

[ih-pit-uh-mee]

noun

  1. a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class.

    He is the epitome of goodness.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  2. a condensed account, especially of a literary work; abstract.



epitome

/ ɪˈpɪtəmɪ, ˌɛpɪˈtɒmɪkəl /

noun

  1. a typical example of a characteristic or class; embodiment; personification

    he is the epitome of sloth

  2. a summary of a written work; abstract

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • epitomical adjective
  • epitomic adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of epitome1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin 辱ٴdzŧ “abridgment,” from Greek 辱ٴdzḗ “abridgment, surface incision,” equivalent to epi- + -tome
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of epitome1

C16: via Latin from Greek 辱ٴdzŧ, from epitemnein to abridge, from epi- + temnein to cut
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Most of the world agrees that apartheid inside a country’s borders is the epitome of injustice.

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As another bystander said at Rideau Hall: "Sovereignty is important and he is the epitome of that."

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The beige two-story homes that line Helena Drive are the epitome of quiet, Southern California suburbia, but residents were shocked recently when they learned of horrific allegations against some longtime Victorville neighbors.

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Mr Geoghegan added the firefighters had showcased "the epitome of selfless service" and had "gone above and beyond under unprecedented circumstances".

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Paying tribute to "the three lives that have been lost", Bicester Motion chairman Daniel Geoghegan said the firefighters showcased "the epitome of selfless service" and had "gone above and beyond under unprecedented circumstances".

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