summa Definition
- 1a comprehensive summary of a subject
- 2the highest academic degree conferred by universities in some countries, such as Italy and Spain
Using summa: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "summa" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The book provides a summa of the author's research on the topic.
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He received his summa in philosophy from the University of Bologna.
summa Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with summa
Example
She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University.
summa theologica
a work written by St. Thomas Aquinas, which is a comprehensive summary of Christian theology
Example
The Summa Theologica is one of the most influential works in the history of Western thought.
summa summarum
a Latin phrase meaning 'the sum total', used to refer to the final result or conclusion of something
Example
Summa summarum, we need to cut costs if we want to stay in business.
Origins of summa
from Latin 'summa', meaning 'highest point'
Summary: summa in Brief
The term 'summa' [ˈsʌmə] refers to a comprehensive summary of a subject, as well as the highest academic degree conferred by some universities. Examples include 'The book provides a summa of the author's research on the topic.' and 'He received his summa in philosophy from the University of Bologna.' Phrases like 'summa cum laude' denote high distinction, while 'summa summarum' means 'the sum total'.
