Epitome
(noun)
- A perfect example or embodiment of a particular quality or type.
- A summary or a condensed version of a text or speech.
Origin:
The word epitome comes from the greek word "epitome" which means "a summary" or "a condensed version of a text".
Examples:
- He was the epitome of honesty and integrity.
- The city is the epitome of urban decay.
- The novel is the epitome of science fiction.
- The painting is the epitome of the artist's work.
- The speech was the epitome of his political views.