Meaning Of The Word Summa cum laude

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Summa cum laude? Find Summa cum laude meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Summa cum laude Meaning

Summa cum laude Definition
Summa cum laude Definition

What's The Definition Of Summa cum laude?

summa cum laude
with the utmost praise: the highest of three designations for above-average achievement in examinations. In Britain it is sometimes used to designate a first-class honours degree
adverb: If a college student graduates summa cum laude, they receive the highest honor that is possible.

summa cum laude in American English
with the greatest praise: a phrase signifying above-average academic standing at the time of graduation from a college or university: the highest of three categories
adverb: with highest praise: used in diplomas to grant the highest of three special honors for grades above the average

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Semipermanent ‐ adjective: lasting quite a long time but not indefinitely…
  • Novelizer ‐ noun: a person who…
  • Self-deception ‐ the deceiving of oneself as to one's true feelings…
  • Acrimonies ‐ noun: bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech…
  • Polio ‐ poliomyelitis; noun; uncountable noun: Polio is…
  • Sand-struck ‐ adjective: made with a mold lined with sand to…
  • Kitchen foil ‐ noun: aluminium foil used in cooking or storing…
  • Modi vivendi ‐ noun: a working arrangement between conflicting…
  • Resupine ‐ supine (sense 1); adjective: lying on the back…
  • Reexamination ‐ a second or repeated…