As nouns the difference between epitome and epiphany
is that epitome is the embodiment or encapsulation of while epiphany is a manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
epitome
English
Noun
(
wikipedia epitome)
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en-noun)
(of a class of items) The embodiment or encapsulation of.
(of a class of items) A representative example.
(of a class of items) The height; the best.
(of a written document) A brief summary.
Usage notes
The sense ‘the height, the best’ is considered incorrect by some; instead, `pinnacle' may be preferred.
Synonyms
* (an embodiment of) in a nutshell (modern idiom), synopsis
* (the best) greatest
* (a summary) abstract, synopsis
Antonyms
* antithesis
Derived terms
* epitomize
* epitomic
* epitomical
Related terms
* epitomator
* epitomist
* epitomizer
External links
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epiphany
English
Noun
(epiphanies)
A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
(Christianity) Season or time of the Christian church year from the Epiphany feast day to Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent (See Epiphany).
Synonyms
* (illuminating realization or discovery) aha moment, enlightenment, nirvana, satori
See also
* Advent
* Christmas
* eureka
* Twelve Days of Christmas
