concisely — in a brief and clearly expressed manner; using few words
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a brief and clearly expressed manner; using few words
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsaɪsli/
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked us to explain quantum physics concisely, so I just said 'It's weird.'
- Please answer the question concisely - we only have five minutes left.
- He concisely replied 'No' to his mom's 20-minute lecture about cleaning his room.
concisely
ADVERB[/kənˈsaɪsli/]
in a brief and clearly expressed manner; using few words
in a brief and clearly expressed manner; using few words
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'concisus', the past participle of 'concidere', meaning 'cut up' or 'cut short'. The term evolved to describe language or expression that is brief and compact, as though unnecessary words have been trimmed away cleanly.
Breakdown
con- (completely) + -cis- (cut, from Latin caedere) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming an adverb). The root 'cis' comes from the Latin verb meaning 'to cut', with the prefix 'con-' intensifying the action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher asked us to explain quantum physics concisely, so I just said 'It's weird.'”
“Please answer the question concisely - we only have five minutes left.”
“He concisely replied 'No' to his mom's 20-minute lecture about cleaning his room.”
“The CEO concisely outlined the company's new strategy in her presentation.”
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