conciseness

American  

[kuhn-sahys-nis] / kənˈsaɪs nɪs /

noun

1. the quality of being concise.

   Synonyms:

   pithiness, terseness

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conciseness Cultural  

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.)

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Related Words

See brevity.

Etymology

Origin of conciseness

First recorded in 1650–60; concise + -ness

Example Sentences

Maybe a little time off and the shedding of other botched TV projects along with lessons learned from his Netflix hit, reminded Gaiman to value conciseness, economy and a skilled writing partner.

From Salon • Jul. 28, 2023

You can refer to it as you draft paragraphs and polish sentences for clarity, conciseness, and point of view.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

“I love that conciseness, that density,” Garcia says of those works.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2021

As much of what has been excised consists of redundant dialogue and extended bits of travelogue, the emphasis on conciseness here is welcome.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2017

In view of these limitations, and knowing Father's esteem for conciseness, I have listed here the revised round of duties he will from now on be expected to perform.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro