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summum bonum vs good

good vs summum bonum

summum bonum and good both are nouns.

summum bonum is not an adjective while good is an adjective.

summum bonum is not an adverb while good is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
summum bonum Yes No No No
good Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, good is a hypernym of summum bonum; that is, good is a word with a broader meaning than summum bonum:
  • summum bonum: the supreme good in which all moral values are included or from which they are derived
  • good: moral excellence or admirableness
Other hypernyms of summum bonum include goodness.
summum bonum (noun) good (noun)
the supreme good in which all moral values are included or from which they are derived a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes
benefit
moral excellence or admirableness
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
summum bonum (adjective) good (adjective)
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
morally admirable
promoting or enhancing well-being
having the normally expected amount
with or in a close or intimate relationship
thorough
generally admired
resulting favorably
not left to spoil
not forged
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
in excellent physical condition
appealing to the mind
agreeable or pleasing
exerting force or influence
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
capable of pleasing
deserving of esteem and respect
of moral excellence
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
financially safe
summum bonum (adverb) good (adverb)
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
Difference between summum bonum and good

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