SUMMARILY

summarily

(adverb) without delay; in a summary manner; “the suspected spy was summarily executed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

summarily (comparative more summarily, superlative most summarily)

(manner) In a summary manner.

(duration) Over a short period of time, briefly.

Synonyms

• (in a summary manner): unceremoniously

• (over a short period of time): ephemerally, fleetingly, transiently; see also temporarily

Source: Wiktionary


Sum"ma*ri*ly, adv.

Definition: In a summary manner.

SUMMARY

Sum"ma*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. sommaire. See Sum.]

1. Formed into a sum; summed up; reduced into a narrow compass, or into few words; short; brief; concise; compendious; as, a summary statement of facts.

2. Hence, rapidly performed; quickly executed; as, a summary process; to take summary vengeance.

Syn.

– Short; brief; concise; compendious; succinct.

Sum"ma*ry, n.; pl. Summaries. Etym: [F. sommaire, or L. summarium. See Summary, a.]

Definition: A general or comprehensive statement; an abridged account; an abstract, abridgment, or compendium, containing the sum or substance of a fuller account.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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