abstract vs epitome

epitome vs abstract

abstract and epitome both are nouns.

abstract is an adjective but epitome is not an adjective.

abstract is a verb but epitome is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abstract	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
epitome	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, epitome is a hyponym of abstract; that is, epitome is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than abstract:

abstract: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
epitome: a brief abstract (as of an article or book)

Other hyponyms of abstract include brief, apercu.

abstract (noun)	epitome (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance	a standard or typical example
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory	a brief abstract (as of an article or book)

abstract (adjective)	epitome (adjective)
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

abstract (verb)	epitome (verb)
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
consider apart from a particular case or instance
give an abstract (of)
make off with belongings of others

Difference between abstract and epitome

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