Epitomatory

/ɪˈpɪtəmətɔːri/ adjective

Definition

Serving to epitomize or summarize; relating to or characterized by condensing or representing something in miniature.

Etymology

From epitomate plus the adjective suffix -ory. This rare adjective describes something that functions as a summary or concentrated version of a larger whole.

Kelly Says

Think of an epitomatory paragraph—it's those amazing opening lines that somehow capture everything a 300-page novel is about without spoiling the story!

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