succinct — briefly and clearly expressed; using few words
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: briefly and clearly expressed; using few words
Pronunciation (IPA): /səkˈsɪŋkt/
Example Sentences
- His succinct reply was simply 'No' when asked if he wanted to work overtime on Friday.
- The professor's succinct lecture notes saved students from falling asleep in class.
- Please be succinct in your presentation; we only have 10 minutes.
succinct
ADJECTIVE[/səkˈsɪŋkt/]
briefly and clearly expressed; using few words
Her succinct answer nailed the point in just five words.
SUC(under) + CINCT(tie tightly) — choosing to CINCT(tie tightly) the messy papers SUC(under) one clip, the worker handed in a succinct summary.
Trusting his survival instinct, the scout drew a clear and distinct map, keeping the directions safely succinct.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'succinctus', the past participle of 'succingere', meaning 'to gird up' or 'to wrap around'. The word combines 'sub-' (under) and 'cingere' (to gird/bind), originally referring to something bound tightly, which evolved metaphorically to mean concise and tightly expressed.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + cingere (to gird/bind) + -ct (past participle suffix) = succinct (tightly bound, concise)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His succinct reply was simply 'No' when asked if he wanted to work overtime on Friday.”
“The professor's succinct lecture notes saved students from falling asleep in class.”
“Please be succinct in your presentation; we only have 10 minutes.”
“Her succinct resignation letter contained only three words: 'I quit today.'”
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