summate

[ suhm-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, sum·mat·ed, sum·mat·ing.

1. to add together; total; sum up.

Word History and Origins

Origin of summate¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; back formation from summation

Example Sentences

They accumulate in time, finally they summate, and exercise their influence even at the beginning of the service.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• add
• amount to
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• comprise
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