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DictionarysuccinctBrief and clear
adjective

succinct

suk-SINKT/səkˈsɪŋkt/

Expressed briefly and clearly.

Her succinct answer resolved the confusion.

A Black speaker gives a brief explanation with one small speech bubble containing three short abstract strokes, listener understands.
Etymology
sucLatinup from under
+cinctLatingird, encircle

The image may be of tucking up loose clothing or tightening a belt for action. Latin also used the word for 'contracted, short,' leading to the sense of expression compressed into few words.

In context

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easy to understand and also succinct so it doesn't take long to write it down
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More examples

  • The memo gave a succinct summary of the decision.
  • Please keep your explanation succinct.
  • His style was succinct without being abrupt.

Forms

succinct · more succinct · most succinct

succinctly adverb — briefly and clearly

Similar words

concise
Both are brief and clear; succinct often emphasizes compact completeness.
terse
Terse may sound abrupt; succinct need not.