Pronunciation: /riˌkæpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun a summary or concise review of main points or events
A1 In the recapitulation of the story, the main character learns an important lesson.
A2 The teacher asked the students to write a recapitulation of the chapter they had just read.
B1 The recapitulation of the presentation highlighted the key points that were discussed.
B2 The recapitulation of the meeting summarized the decisions that were made.
C1 The recapitulation of the debate provided a comprehensive overview of the arguments presented.
C2 The recapitulation of the research study offered a detailed analysis of the findings.
adjective related to or characteristic of a recapitulation
A1 The recapitulation of the story at the end helped me understand it better.
A2 The teacher provided a recapitulation of the lesson for students who missed class.
B1 The recapitulation of the main points in the presentation was helpful for review.
B2 The recapitulation of the research findings highlighted the key conclusions.
C1 The recapitulation of the legal arguments in the court case was thorough and well-organized.
C2 The recapitulation of the scientific experiment results was presented in a clear and concise manner.
formal The professor concluded the lecture with a thorough recapitulation of the main points.
informal Let me give you a quick recapitulation of what we discussed earlier.
slang I'll do a recapitulation of the game highlights for you.
figurative The artist's painting was a beautiful recapitulation of nature's beauty.
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