Epitome

Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪtəmi/

Definitions of epitome

noun a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy is the epitome of cuteness.

A2 Her kindness and generosity make her the epitome of a good friend.

B1 The Eiffel Tower is considered the epitome of Parisian architecture.

B2 His latest novel is hailed as the epitome of modern literature.

C1 The artist's masterpiece is often regarded as the epitome of creativity.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research is seen as the epitome of innovation in the field.

Examples of epitome in a Sentence

formal She was considered the epitome of elegance and grace at the ball.

informal That new sports car is the epitome of cool.

slang His new mixtape is the epitome of fire.

figurative The old oak tree in the park is the epitome of strength and resilience.

Grammatical Forms of epitome

• past tense: epitomized
• plural: epitomes
• comparative: more epitomized
• superlative: most epitomized
• present tense: epitomizes
• future tense: will epitomize
• perfect tense: has epitomized
• continuous tense: is epitomizing
• singular: epitome
• positive degree: epitome
• infinitive: to epitomize
• gerund: epitomizing
• participle: epitomized

Origin and Evolution of epitome

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'epitome' originated from the Greek word 'epitomē', meaning 'abridgment' or 'summary'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'epitome' has come to mean a perfect example or embodiment of a particular quality or type, in addition to its original meaning of a summary or abridgment.