summary vs argument

argument vs summary

summary and argument both are nouns.

summary is an adjective but argument is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
summary	Yes	Yes	No	No
argument	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, argument is a hyponym of summary; that is, argument is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than summary:

summary: a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
argument: a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie

Other hyponyms of summary include literary argument, capitulation, compendium, abridgement, abridgment, capsule, condensation, conspectus, curriculum vitae, CV, resume, line score, abstract, outline, precis, synopsis, overview, roundup, resume, sketch, survey, rundown, summation, summing up.

summary (noun)	argument (noun)
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form	a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
	a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
	a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
	a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
	a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
	(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

summary (adjective)	argument (adjective)
briefly giving the gist of something
performed speedily and without formality

Difference between summary and argument

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