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 succinctly
2 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