epitomises

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or symbolize something perfectly or exactly.

  - "The actor epitomizes the role of a brave hero."
  - "She is the epitome of grace and elegance."

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Synonyms

sum up

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Variants

List of all variants of epitomises that leads to same result
epitomise , epitomised , epitomises , epitomising , epitomize

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'epitomē' meaning 'a summary' or 'a condensation'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'epitomize' is derived from the Greek word 'epitomē', which means 'a summary' or 'a condensation'.

2. The term 'epitome' has been used since ancient times to describe a summary or condensed version of a larger work.

3. In the Middle Ages, 'epitomes' were used to summarize legal texts, making them more accessible to a wider audience.

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Related Concepts

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1. Symbol: Epitomizing something often involves representing it through a symbol.

2. Perfection: Epitomizing something implies that it embodies the best qualities or aspects of that thing.

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Culture

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The term 'epitomize' has been used extensively in literature and art to convey the idea of perfection or excellence. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola says, 'I am your servant, not your dog; I have no tail to wag, no tongue to lick your hand.' Here, Viola is epitomizing the role of a loyal servant.

How to Memorize "epitomises"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a summary or condensed version of something.
   - Imagine a perfect representation of an idea or concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'epitomize' with the idea of perfection or excellence.
   - Think of a symbol or representation when you encounter the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Epitomize' - 'E' for Excellence, 'P' for Perfection, 'I' for Ideal, 'T' for Total, 'O' for Outstanding, 'M' for Model, and 'I' for Idealize.

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