Pronunciation: ˌ su ̇ -m ə -( ˌ )ku ̇ m- ' lau ̇ -d ə , ˌ sü-, - ' lau ̇ -d ē ; ˌ s ə -m ə - ˌ k ə m- ' lo ̇ -d ē
Function: adverb or adjective
Etymology: Latin, with highest praise
Date: 1882
: with highest distinction <graduated summa cum laude > ― compare CUM LAUDE , MAGNA CUM LAUDE