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Definition of epitomization

epitomization

/ɪˌpɪt.ə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: epitomisation)
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Plural:epitomizations
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epitomization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of serving as, or the state of being, a perfect or typical example of a particular quality, class, or concept.

Example

"The historic library stands as the epitomization of classical civic architecture."

2

The act or process of summarizing or making a concise abridgment of a written work or complex subject.

Example

"His two-page epitomization of the lengthy legal treatise helped the students grasp the core arguments."

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• Rhymes for epitomization

• Nearby Words

epitaph
epithet
epitome
epitomization
epitomize
epoch
eponymously

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'epitomize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'epitomē' ('an abridgment or surface incision'), from 'epitemnein' ('to cut short').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Epitomization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/epitomization
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