summatively
|sum-ma-tive-ly|
/ˈsʌmətɪvli/
(summative)
as a summary / overall
Etymology
'summatively' originates from Latin, specifically from the Late Latin adjective 'summativus' (related to 'summatio'), where 'summa' meant 'sum' or 'total'.
'summatively' developed via Late Latin 'summativus' and Medieval/Modern Latin 'summatio' into English 'summative' (adjective), and the adverbial form 'summatively' was formed in English from that adjective.
Initially it related to the idea of 'sum' or 'total,' and over time it evolved to mean 'serving as a summary' or 'in a summarizing/concluding way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a summarizing or concluding manner; as a summary or overall statement.
Summatively, the report indicates that the new policy reduced costs without harming service quality.
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Last updated: 2025/09/14 01:55