summa

noun sum·ma \ˈsu̇-mə, ˈsü-, ˈsə-\

plural sum·mae \ˈsu̇-ˌmī, ˈsü-, -ˌmā; ˈsə-ˌmē, -ˌmī\

Definition of SUMMA

: a comprehensive treatise; especially : one by a scholastic philosopher

: a synthesis or summary of any subject

Medieval Latin, from Latin, sum

First Known Use: 1725

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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