Epitome (noun)

  1. A perfect example or embodiment of a particular quality or type.
  2. 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:

  1. He was the epitome of honesty and integrity.
  2. The city is the epitome of urban decay.
  3. The novel is the epitome of science fiction.
  4. The painting is the epitome of the artist's work.
  5. The speech was the epitome of his political views.
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