to recapitulate
Pronunciation
/ˌɹikəˈpɪtʃəˌɫeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "recapitulate"in English

to recapitulate
01

to repeat something but only mentioning the major points

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
recapitulate
3rd person singular
recapitulates
Present participle
recapitulating
Past simple
recapitulated
Past participle
recapitulated
02

to repeat the main steps of a process, especially a biological one

03

repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

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