Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recapitulation

Noun

/ˌriː.kə.pɪtʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The act of summarizing or restating the main points of a subject or argument.

Examples

In his presentation, he included a recapitulation of the key findings.
The professor’s recapitulation of the course material helped the students prepare for the final exam.
This chapter provides a recapitulation of the themes discussed in the book.

Meaning

Recapitulation refers to the process of briefly recounting the main ideas or points of a discussion, text, or concept, often to reinforce understanding or make it clearer.