Epitomic

Definition of EPITOME

1

a : a summary of a written work b : a brief presentation or statement of something

2

: a typical or ideal example : embodiment <the British monarchy itself is the epitome of tradition — Richard Joseph>

3

: brief or miniature form —usually used with in

— ep·i·tom·ic\ˌe-pə-ˈtä-mik\ or ep·i·tom·i·cal \-mi-kəl\ adjective

 

Examples of EPITOME

1. <the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”>
2. <the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values>

Origin of EPITOME

Latin, from Greek epitomē, from epitemnein to cut short, from epi- + temnein to cut — more at tome

First Known Use: 1520

 

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