English word sum comes from Latin super, and later Latin summus (Highest, greatest, the most high.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| super | Latin (lat) | Accusative [of measure] above, beyond, over, in addition to. Accusative [of place] above, beyond. Accusative [of place] above, on the top of, upon. |
| summus | Latin (lat) | Highest, greatest, the most high. |
| summe | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| summe | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| sum | English (eng) | (obsolete) An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.. (often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).. A central idea or point.. A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.. A quantity of money.. A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; [...] |