Definition

A part or piece taken from a larger text or work, often used to highlight important information or ideas.

Example

The teacher provided an excerption from the novel to illustrate the main theme.

Conversation

Have you read that new book on philosophy?

Not yet, but I heard there’s a great excerption in the introduction.

Yeah, I think it really sums up the main ideas well.

I’ll have to check it out, especially if it has such a good excerption.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Excerption is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of) and "capere" (meaning to seize or take). The word refers to the act of taking out a portion or extract from a larger text or work.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking out' ('ex-') a part from something larger ('capere') — that's what excerption means.

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