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    epitome
    /ɪˈpɪtəmi/

    noun

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  2. EPITOME definition: 1. the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing…. Learn more.

  3. noun. epit· o· me i-ˈpi-tə-mē. Synonyms of epitome. 1. : a typical or ideal example : embodiment. the British monarchy itself is the epitome of tradition Richard Joseph. 2. a. : a summary of a written work. b. : a brief presentation or statement of something. 3. : brief or miniature form usually used with in. epitomic. ˌe-pə-ˈtä-mik. adjective.

  4. EPITOME meaning: 1. the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing…. Learn more.

  5. Coming to us from Greek through Latin, epitome refers to something that is the ultimate representative of its class. Are you the epitome of the hard-working student or do you believe in study in moderation? Make sure you pronounce epitome with the accent on the second syllable (uh-PIH-tuh-mee).

  6. noun. 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: typification, quintessence, model, exemplification, embodiment. a condensed account, especially of a literary work; abstract.

  7. Jun 14, 2024 · epitome (plural epitomes or epitomai) The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items. Synonyms: exemplar, model, type; see also Thesaurus: exemplar, Thesaurus: model. A representative example . Synonyms: quintessential, poster child; see also Thesaurus: exemplar. The height; the best; the most vivid . Synonyms: acme, greatest.

  8. If you say that a person or thing is the epitome of something, you are emphasizing that they are the best possible example of a particular type of person or thing. [ formal , emphasis ] Maureen was the epitome of sophistication.

  9. n. 1. A representative or perfect example of a class or type: "He is seen ... as the epitome of the hawkish, right-of-center intellectual" (Paul Kennedy). 2. A brief summary, as of a book or article; an abstract.

  10. the epitome of something a perfect example of something synonym embodiment. He is the epitome of a modern young man. clothes that are the epitome of good taste; They regarded him as the epitome of evil.

  11. EPITOME definition: to be a perfect example of a quality or type of thing: . Learn more.