Synonyms & related words for epitome

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of epitome — including personification, embodiment, exemplar, quintessence, prototype, archetype. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to epitome

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Synonyms for epitome

Common synonyms for epitome include personification, embodiment, exemplar, quintessence, prototype, archetype, compendium, antitype — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does epitome come from?

The word epitome breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: epi-, from Greek epi (“upon”); and -tome, from Greek temno (“cut”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.