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Word of the Week: Part 5
Word: Epitome
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Word of the Week: Part 5 📖🔍
Word: Epitome 🔄⬅👌💯
Have you ever heard, read, or used the word epitome? Do you know what this word means? ❓❓❓
Many people have used this word to describe someone or something without having to explain further and add more details. This word is indeed very efficient and has the ability to do this. Let’s discuss further! 💬
According to Oxford Dictionary, the definition of epitome is:
“a perfect example of something.”
An epitome (/ɪˈpɪtəmiː/; Greek: ἐπιτομή, from ἐπιτέμνειν epitemnein meaning “to cut short”) is a summary or miniature form, or an instance that represents a larger reality, also used as a synonym for embodiment.
In other words, epitome is a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
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.
For example: Maureen was the epitome of sophistication.
Meaning: Maureen is very sophisticated.
Synonyms of epitome include embodiment, personification, exempelar, type, and illustration.
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