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succinct
[ suhk-singkt ]
/ səkˈsɪŋkt /
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adjective
characterized by conciseness or verbal brevity.
compressed into a small area, scope, or compass.
Archaic.
- drawn up, as by a girdle.
- close-fitting.
- encircled, as by a girdle.
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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” (see suc-) + cing(ere) “to gird, equip” + -tus past participle suffix
synonym study for succinct
1, 2. See concise.
OTHER WORDS FROM succinct
suc·cinct·ly, adverbsuc·cinct·ness, nounun·suc·cinct, adjectiveWords nearby succinct
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British Dictionary definitions for succinct
succinct
/ (səkˈsɪŋkt) /
adjective
marked by brevity and clarity; concise
compressed into a small area
archaic
- encircled by or as if by a girdle
- drawn up tightly; closely fitting
Derived forms of succinct
succinctly, adverbsuccinctness, nounWord Origin for succinct
C15: from Latin succinctus girt about, from succingere to gird from below, from sub- from below + cingere to gird
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