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- Dictionaryepitome/ɪˈpɪtəmi/
noun
- 1. a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type: "she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste" Similar
- 2. a summary of a written work; an abstract. Similar Opposite
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EPITOME definition: 1. the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing…. Learn more.
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.
If you say that a person or thing is the epitome of something, you are emphasizing that they are the best possible example of it. She was the epitome of sophistication.
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.
Definition of epitome noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
EPITOME definition: to be a perfect example of a quality or type of thing: . Learn more.
EPITOME meaning: 1. the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing…. Learn more.
1. a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class; embodiment: She is the epitome of kindness. 2. a condensed account, as of a literary work; abstract.
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).
: a perfect example : an example that represents or expresses something very well — usually used in the phrase the epitome of. Your response was the epitome of good sense. In his tailored suit and fashionable haircut, he was the (very) epitome of style.
