recapitulation
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/ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
English
Definitions
noun
- A subsequent brief recitement or enumeration of the major points in a narrative, article, or book.
- The third major section of a musical movement written in sonata form, representing thematic material that originally appeared in the exposition section.
- The reenactment of the embryonic development in evolution of the species.
- The symmetry provided by Christ's life to the teachings of the Old Testament; the summation of human experience in Jesus Christ.
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summaryreviewrecappalingenesiswrap-upsummationoverviewsynopsiscompilationreminderconsolidatedrecommendationoutlineboosterrecallbackground