" epitome "

1: a short statement of the main points;

  * e.g., " ... the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you "

•  Synonyms : 

•  abstract,

•  breviary,

•  brief,

•  capsule,

•  conspectus,

•  digest,

•  encapsulation,

•  inventory,

•  outline,

•  précis,

•  recap,

•  recapitulation,

•  résumé,

•  roundup,

•  run-through,

•  rundown,

•  sum,

•  sum-up,

•  summa,

•  summarization,

•  summary,

•  summing-up,

•  synopsis,

•  wrap-up

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality);

  * e.g., " ... the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values "

•  Synonyms : 

•  abstract,

•  avatar,

•  embodier,

•  embodiment,

•  externalization,

•  genius,

•  icon,

•  image,

•  incarnation,

•  incorporation,

•  instantiation,

•  manifestation,

•  objectification,

•  personification,

•  personifier

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

3: the most perfect type or example;

  * e.g., " ... Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change "

•  Synonyms : 

•  acme,

•  apotheosis,

•  beau ideal,

•  byword,

•  classic,

•  exemplar,

•  ideal,

•  perfection,

•  quintessence

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)