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Added 9 October 2026

recap

/ɹiːˈkæp/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about recap at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion.
A used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads.

verb

Summarize briefly.
Let's recapitulate the main ideas

Origin

From re- + cap.

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)

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