'anacephalize' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anakephalaiosis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'kephalē' meant 'head.'

'anakephalaiosis' transformed into the English word 'anacephalize' through Latin and French influences.

Initially, it meant 'to bring to a head or conclusion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to summarize or recapitulate.'