verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense. British, English, Oxford, US
2. 2
   embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of wordnet
3. 3
   To be an epitome of. British, English, Oxford, US

   "The framework of Combinatory Categorial Grammar epitomizes the rule-based generalized categorial architecture."

Synonyms

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sum uptypifyabbreviateabridgeabstractbob

Example

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"Anna's radiant smile and graceful demeanor epitomize the elegance and poise commonly associated with Russian women."

Etymology

From epitome + -ize.

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