Recapitulate \Re*ca*pit"u*late\ (r[=e]`k[.a]*p[i^]t"[-u]*l[=a]t), v. t. [L. recapitulare, recapitulatum; pref. re- re- + capitulum a small head, chapter, section. See {Capitulate}.] To repeat, as the principal points in a discourse, argument, or essay; to give a summary of the principal facts, points, or arguments of; to relate in brief; to summarize.
Recapitulate \Re`ca*pit"u*late\ (r[=e]`k[.a]*p[i^]t"[-u]*l[=a]t), v. i. To sum up, or enumerate by heads or topics, what has been previously said; to repeat briefly the substance.