Main Entry: sum·ma·tion

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 1760

1 : the act or process of forming a sum : addition
2 : sum, total
3 : cumulative action or effect; especially : the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse
4 : a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions

— sum·ma·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective