recapitulative

Definitions

Of or pertaining to recapitulation; resulting from or characterized by recapitulation; giving a summary of the chief parts or points.
Of or pertaining to the biological doctrine of recapitulation. See recapitulation doctrine.

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This authorial conservatism is a good thing generally, as the book moves forward in solid strides, alternating high action with more reflective, recapitulative moments.

Asimov's Science Fiction 2003
Do check out my photos, though — as for Reboot, I’ve organised them into sub-sets and one general, recapitulative set which contains all the photographs.

Taking Photos at Supernova — Climb to the Stars 2007
Do check out my photos, though — as for Reboot, I’ve organised them into sub-sets and one general, recapitulative set which contains all the photographs.

2007 June — Climb to the Stars 2007