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SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With highest honor; with the highest academic distinction

Example:

a summa cum laude graduate

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

worthy (having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With highest honor

Example:

he graduated summa cum laude

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

summa cum laude (with highest honor; with the highest academic distinction)

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