recapitulate
Meaning: To summarise and state again the main points of something; to go over the key elements briefly.
Recapitulate is a formal alternative to 'summarise' or 'recap' (its informal abbreviation). It is commonly used in presentations, academic writing, and formal meetings to signal a review of key points before concluding. In biology, the concept of recapitulation describes how embryonic development mirrors evolutionary history.
Examples
- Allow me to recapitulate the main findings before we move to the discussion. 在进入讨论之前,请允许我概述一下主要发现。Permítanme recapitular los principales hallazgos antes de pasar al debate.議論に入る前に、主な発見事項を要約させていただきます。논의에 들어가기 전에 주요 발견 사항을 요약하겠습니다.
- The final chapter recapitulates the arguments presented throughout the book. 最终章概述了全书所提出的各项论点。El capítulo final recapitula los argumentos presentados a lo largo del libro.最終章では、本書全体を通じて提示された議論を要約している。마지막 장에서는 본서 전체에 걸쳐 제시된 논점을 요약하고 있다.
- To recapitulate: three key factors contributed to the project's failure. 总结一下:三个关键因素导致了该项目的失败。Para recapitular: tres factores clave contribuyeron al fracaso del proyecto.要約すると、3つの主要な要因がプロジェクトの失敗に寄与した。요약하자면, 세 가지 핵심 요인이 프로젝트의 실패에 기여했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin recapitulare (to go over the main points again), from re- (again) + capitulum (chapter, heading), diminutive of caput (head). Entered English in the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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