succinct
Americanadjective
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characterized by conciseness or verbal brevity.
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compressed into a small area, scope, or compass.
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Archaic.
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drawn up, as by a girdle.
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encircled, as by a girdle.
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adjective
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marked by brevity and clarity; concise
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compressed into a small area
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archaic
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encircled by or as if by a girdle
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drawn up tightly; closely fitting
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Related Words
See concise.
Other Word Forms
- succinctly adverb
- succinctness noun
- unsuccinct adjective
Etymology
Origin of succinct
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin succinctus, past participle of succingere “to gird, gather up (one's clothes), prepare for action,” equivalent to suc- “under, beneath” ( suc- ) + cing(ere) “to gird, equip” + -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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Guggenheim’s questions about Goddard were succinct, reasonable and articulate.
As a standalone film, it’s a succinct tale of determination, and a very fun way to spend a Friday night.
From Salon
Gunn was more succinct, showing his support with just a green heart emoji.
From Los Angeles Times
He seeks to liberate Sondheim’s reputation from the encrustation of myth and to demystify his relationships, while offering a succinct analysis of his achievements.
From Los Angeles Times
One smart strategy: Upload your draft of a review and ask the system for help improving clarity, making a particular section more succinct or softening the tone, for example.
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