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   epitome

   /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 personificationembodimentincarnationparagonessencequintessencearchetypeparadigmtypificationtypeexemplardefinitive exampleprototyperepresentationmodelsoulexamplebywordclassic example/caseacmeultimatezenithheightrare:avatar
   • 2. a summary of a written work; an abstract. Similar summaryabstractsynopsisprecisrésuméoutlinedigestrecapitulationsummationcompendiumpotted versionabridgementabbreviationcondensationwrap-uparchaic:argumentsummarare:conspectusOpposite complete versionfull text
   • ▪ a thing representing something else in miniature. archaic

   Word Origin early 16th century: via Latin from Greek epitomē, from epitemnein ‘abridge’, from epi ‘in addition’ + temnein ‘to cut’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. epitomic adjective
   • 2. epitomist noun

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   What does epitome mean in English?

   • Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. What is the pronunciation of epitome? EPITOME meaning: 1. the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing….

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   Where is the epitome located?

   • The Epitome is the highest in quality with the new standards of luxury settings, providing the luxury hotel experience at its best. We are located in Kurunegala, a major city in Sri Lanka, just few hours of reach from the great cities Colombo and Kandy.

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   How do you pronounce epitome?

   • 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).

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   What is the opposite of the word epitome?

   • There are also many words that mean the opposite of the word epitome, which are called antonyms. It is useful to know antonyms so that you do not simply negate the word you are using, but use the opposite of it. This shows that you have a large, impressive vocabulary and can add interest to speeches, conversations, and writing.

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   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. or epitomical. ˌe-pə-ˈtä-mi-kəl. Did you know?

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   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.

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   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.

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   If you're talking about a typical example of something, call it the epitome. The cartoon character Garfield is the epitome of the lazy, food-obsessed cat. Coming to us from Greek through Latin, epitome refers to something that is the ultimate representative of its class.

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   epitome. noun. /ɪˈpɪtəmi/. /ɪˈpɪtəmi/. [singular] (formal) 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.