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What is a major epitamy?

The word "epitome" is the correct spelling, not "epitamy." An epitome is something that is a perfect example or embodiment of a particular quality or type. It is a representation that perfectly captures the essence of something.

For example:

* "The Mona Lisa is the epitome of Renaissance art." This means that the Mona Lisa is a perfect example of the style, techniques, and ideas that were prevalent in the Renaissance period.

* "He is the epitome of a gentleman." This means that he is a perfect example of what it means to be a gentleman, displaying all the qualities associated with that term.

There is no such thing as a "major epitome." The word "epitome" itself implies a high degree of representation, so the idea of a "major epitome" is redundant. You might use the phrase "prime example" or "ultimate embodiment" instead, depending on the context.

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