Epitome
/ɪˈpɪtəmi/noun
A summary or condensed account of something.
Did you know?In ancient Greece, an epitome was often used in scrolls to distill immense wisdom into bite-sized pieces, a practice that reflects the alchemical art of transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἐπίτομος
“Cut short, abridged”
Late Latin
Latin
epitome
“A summary, abstraction”
14th Century
Middle English
epitome
“A summary of a written work or subject matter”
Modern English
English
epitome
“A condensed representation or abstract of a larger work or concept”
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