Epitome

An epitome is a summary or miniature form that represents a larger reality, and can also mean an embodiment. Unlike an abridgment made from selected quotations, an epitome is at least partly an original summation. Many ancient Greek and Roman works survive only through later distilled versions by epitomators. Epitomes are still made for dense literary and philosophical works to make them more accessible.

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Definition

A summary, miniature form, or representation of a larger reality

Difference from abridgment

An original summation, at least in part

Ancient sources

Some Greek and Roman works survive only in epitome