epitome vs abstract

abstract vs epitome

epitome and abstract both are nouns.

epitome is not an adjective while abstract is an adjective.

epitome is not a verb while abstract is a verb.

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

As nouns, abstract is a hypernym of epitome; that is, abstract is a word with a broader meaning than epitome:

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

Other hypernyms of epitome include outline, precis, synopsis.

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

epitome (adjective)	abstract (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

epitome (verb)	abstract (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 epitome and abstract

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