recapitulate — to repeat the main points of something that has just been said; to summarize
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to repeat the main points of something that has just been said; to summarize
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/
Example Sentences
- The professor asked students to recapitulate the entire semester in just five minutes - mission impossible!
- Before we conclude, let me recapitulate the three main strategies we discussed today.
- The CEO tried to recapitulate the company's 20-year history in his elevator pitch.
recapitulate
VERB[/ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/]
to repeat the main points of something that has just been said; to summarize
Summarizing the main points again
Calculate, articulate, then recapitulate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'recapitulare', composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'capitulare' (to divide into chapters or sections), which derives from 'capitulum' (chapter, heading).
Breakdown
re- (again) + capitulat- (from Latin capitulum, chapter/heading) + -e (infinitive ending) = recapitulate (to go through the main points again)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor asked students to recapitulate the entire semester in just five minutes - mission impossible!”
“Before we conclude, let me recapitulate the three main strategies we discussed today.”
“The CEO tried to recapitulate the company's 20-year history in his elevator pitch.”
“My mom can recapitulate every family drama from the past decade in excruciating detail.”
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