concise
[kuhn-sahys]
adjective
expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse: a concise explanation of the company's retirement plan.
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Origin of concise
1580–90; < Latin concīsus cut short (past participle of concīdere), equivalent to con- con- + -cīd- (combining form of caedere to cut) + -tus past participle ending
Synonyms for concise
Synonym study
Concise, succinct, terse all refer to speech or writing that uses few words to say much. Concise usually implies that unnecessary details or verbiage have been eliminated from a more wordy statement: a concise summary of the speech. Succinct, on the other hand, implies that the message is as originally composed and is expressed in as few words as possible: a succinct statement of the problem. Terse sometimes suggests brevity combined with wit or polish to produce particularly effective expression: a terse, almost aphoristic, style. It may also suggest brusqueness or curtness: a terse reply that was almost rude.
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Examples from the Web for concisely
Contemporary Examples of concisely
I realize now that I spoke to her in paragraphs, babbling on and on, while she talked sparingly but concisely.
He's a very clear writer who can concisely outline large problems without oversimplifying their consequence.
Historical Examples of concisely
When he decided to speak it was with rapid enunciation, but clearly and concisely.
The Black BagLouis Joseph Vance
I shall give an account of one or two of these feasts as concisely as I can.
The History of LouisianaLe Page Du Pratz
The response of the queen is concisely given by La Place, the Hist.
The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2)Henry Martyn Baird
He told her briefly and concisely of the attack, and what he proposed to do.
Susy, A Story of the PlainsBret Harte
“You can search me,” answered Harlan, concisely, fumbling for a match.
At the Sign of the Jack O'LanternMyrtle Reed
concise
adjective
Word Origin for concise
C16: from Latin concīsus cut up, cut short, from concīdere to cut to pieces, from caedere to cut, strike down
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