summarily
summarily Lexical Profile
summarily Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
In a prompt or direct manner, without the delay of formal procedures, deliberation, or customary legal formalities.
"The committee summarily rejected the incomplete proposal without scheduling a second hearing."
In a brief, concise, or summarized manner; by way of a summary.
"The lead researcher presented the complex findings summarily at the conclusion of the seminar."
Word Nuance & Usage
In contemporary usage, 'summarily' most often implies acting immediately and without customary legal formalities or deliberation (as in 'summarily dismissed'), rather than merely 'in a brief summary.'
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'summary' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Medieval Latin 'summarius' ('of or concerning the sum or main points'), from Latin 'summa' ('totality, gist').