succinct
compressed into a small area, scope, or compass.
Archaic.
drawn up, as by a girdle.
encircled, as by a girdle.
Origin of succinct
1synonym study For succinct
Other words from succinct
- suc·cinct·ly, adverb
- suc·cinct·ness, noun
- un·suc·cinct, adjective
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How to use succinct in a sentence
Together, the equations formed a succinct theory now known as the Standard Model of particle physics.
A New Map of All the Particles and Forces | Natalie Wolchover, Samuel Velasco and Lucy Reading-Ikkanda | October 22, 2020 | Quanta MagazineThe succinct 54-page filing quoted the threats of Microsoft execs who wanted to “cut off the air supply” of Netscape and “putting a bullet through the head” of one of their own products in favor of a deal with a competitor.
The Google antitrust case is nothing compared to the 1999 Microsoft case | Aaron Pressman | October 21, 2020 | FortuneEduardo Mondlane’s speech was as succinct as it was poignant.
How ‘A Luta Continua’ Became the Rallying Slogan for African Revolutions | Eromo Egbejule | October 9, 2020 | Ozy“More Mitt,” as Politico reported at least has the virtue of alliterative succinctness.
How Mitt Romney Can Win the First Debate With Obama | Robert Shrum | September 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTDecollat,” says a contemporary document, with a grim succinctness, “in castrum Londin: vulgo turris appellatur.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. Harper
"Your 'far country' lies on the borders of hell," he replied, with disconcerting succinctness.
The Tyranny of the Dark | Hamlin GarlandHe touched his hat to her with equal succinctness, and drove away, including all the ladies on the piazza in a cursory obeisance.
Dr. Breen's Practice | William Dean HowellsThis is the tendency toward succinctness and clarity, at whatever sacrifice of grace.
The American Language | Henry L. MenckenI know nothing so simple, so natural; and the proof of the simplicity shall lie in the succinctness of my demonstration.
The Confessions of Arsne Lupin | Maurice Leblanc
British Dictionary definitions for succinct
/ (səkˈsɪŋkt) /
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
Origin of succinct
1Derived forms of succinct
- succinctly, adverb
- succinctness, noun
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