conciseness

[kuhn-sahys-nis]

noun

1. the quality of being concise.

   Synonyms: pithiness, terseness

conciseness

1. Economy in writing or speaking. “Bill loves to go to the movies because watching films is a real pleasure to him” is not as concise as “Bill loves to watch movies.” (Compare circumlocution.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of conciseness¹

First recorded in 1650–60; concise + -ness

Synonym Study

See brevity.