Recapitulation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌrē-kə-ˌpi-chə-ˈlā-shən/ re·ca·pit·u·la·tion

Meaning & Definition of Recapitulation

Recapitulation (noun)

  1. a concise summary
  2. the hypothetical occurrence in an individual organism's development of successive stages resembling the series of ancestral types from which it has descended so that the ontogeny of the individual retraces the phylogeny of its group
  3. the third section of a sonata form

Origin & Etymology of Recapitulation

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Recapitulation

What does "Recapitulation" mean?

"Recapitulation" means a concise summary. As a noun, it is defined as: a concise summary. It has 3 distinct senses.

Is "Recapitulation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Recapitulation" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Recapitulation"?

"Recapitulation" is pronounced /ˌrē-kə-ˌpi-chə-ˈlā-shən/ and divided into syllables as re·ca·pit·u·la·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Recapitulation"?

First known use: 14th century.