summa
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noun \ˈsu̇-mə, ˈsü-, ˈsə-\ plural sum·mae \ˈsu̇-ˌmī, ˈsü-, -ˌmā; ˈsə-ˌmē, -ˌmī\
Definition of SUMMA
1
: a comprehensive treatise; especially : one by a scholastic philosopher
2
: a synthesis or summary of any subject
Examples of SUMMA
- <the director's book is basically a summa of his views on the nature of the theatrical experience>
Origin of SUMMA
Medieval Latin, from Latin, sum
First Known Use: 1725
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- Synonyms
- abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summary, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up
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