summa

sum·ma

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

1. <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

Related to SUMMA

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

Related Words: abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening; simplification, streamlining; rehash, reprise; conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms: amplification, enlargement, expansion; addendum, supplement

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Rhymes with SUMMA

gumma