Main Entry:

¹sum·ma·ry

Pronunciation:

\ˈsə-mə-rē also ˈsəm-rē or -ˌmer-ē\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Medieval Latin summarius, from Latin summa sum

Date:

15th century

1: comprehensive ; especially : covering the main points succinctly2 a: done without delay or formality : quickly executed <a summary dismissal> b: of, relating to, or using a summary proceeding <a summary trial>

synonyms see concise

— sum·mar·i·ly \(ˌ)sə-ˈmer-ə-lē\ adverb