epitome

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ or /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

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Noun

Singular epitome

Plural epitomes or epitomai

1. An epitome is a perfect example of something.

   She is the epitome of elegance and beauty.

2. An epitome is a brief summary of a text.
   • Synonym: synopsis