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Epitome is Greek ( I think) for the last word. As in the best of something: Rolls Royce produce the epitome of motor cars. Pizza is the epitome of good taste ! ( I jest !) If something is epitomized then it has been raised to perfection in some way or other, it has become the best.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoe⋅pit⋅o⋅me [i-pit-uh-mee] Show IPA Use epitome in a Sentence –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. 2. a condensed account, esp. of a literary work; abstract. Origin: 1520–30; < L epitomē abridgment < Gk epitom abridgment, surface incision. See epi-, -tome
Related forms: ep⋅i⋅tom⋅i⋅cal [ep-i-tom-i-kuhl] Show IPA , ep⋅i⋅tom⋅ic, adjective
Synonyms: 1. embodiment, exemplification, model, typification, quintessence.
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The meaning of epitome is an example of the best of a category. If you were to say "She's the epitome of teachers", it would mean she is the perfect example of what a teacher should be.
"Epitomized" means to be a perfect example or representation of a particular quality or type of thing. It captures the essence or typical characteristics of something.
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∙ 13y agoAs from the dictionary, it means:
- To make an epitome of; sum up.
- To be a typical example of: behavior that epitomizes selfishness.
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∙ 12y agoi think it means in miniature form
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