CultureJuly 17, 2026
recapitulation
/ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
Definition
A repeating or restating of a sequence of events or themes that have occurred previously.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'recapitulare,' meaning to restate by heads or chapters. It entered English in the 16th century, combining the prefix 're-' (again) with 'capitulum' (chapter or small head).
In the news
The article uses the word to describe how the film's climax mirrors the earlier violence of the Trojan War. This repetition reinforces the film's theme that the protagonist's past horrors are inescapable.
Review: Nolan’s “The Odyssey” burns the world entire
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