ScienceAugust 27, 2026

recapitulated

REE-kuh-pich-uh-lay-tid

Definition

To summarize, repeat, or restate the main points or arguments of something previously stated or established.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'recapitulare,' meaning to restate by headings or chapters, which comes from 're-' (again) plus 'capitulum' (a small head or chapter).

In the news

The article critiques Howell’s claim that intelligent design thinkers merely 'recapitulated'—or recycled—old arguments from the 1990s rather than developing new scientific research post-2005.

Fighting a Battle That’s Over, and ID Won

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