sommaire — meaning in English
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English meaning
- curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
- perfunctory adj Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.
- pithy adj Expressed briefly but with a lot of meaning or force.
- sketchy adj Incomplete or lacking in detail; only roughly outlined.
- summary noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
- syllabus noun An outline of the topics to be covered in a course of study.
Senses
sommaire is used for these senses in English:
- perfunctory Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
- pithy Concise and meaningful.
- sketchy Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
- summary Concise, brief, or presented in a condensed form; presenting information in such a form.
perfunctory — full definition
- adj Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.
- adj Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.