SUCCINCT Definition & Meaning

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succinct

[suhk-singkt]

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adjective

expressed in few words; concise; terse.
characterized by conciseness or verbal brevity.
compressed into a small area, scope, or compass.
Archaic.��
1. drawn up, as by a girdle.
2. close-fitting.
3. encircled, as by a girdle.

succinct

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adjective

marked by brevity and clarity; concise
compressed into a small area
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1. encircled by or as if by a girdle
2. drawn up tightly; closely fitting

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

succinctly adverb
succinctness noun
unsuccinct adjective
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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of succinct¹

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” ( suc- ) + cing(ere) “to gird, equip” + -tus past participle suffix

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of succinct¹

C15: from Latin succinctus girt about, from succingere to gird from below, from sub- from below + cingere to gird

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Synonym Study

See concise.

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Example Sentences

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The famed British mystery writer was a master of succinct storytelling.

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James Harden was succinct in his praise for Leonard’s willingness to continually work on his body.

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That’s called “effing around and finding out” in the parlance of our times; a succinct, coarse way to sum up one of horror cinema’s traditional functions.

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Mr Robinson said however that "appropriate" use of AI could help his business, and that the technology was helping applicants to be more succinct in their applications.

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But the release also highlighted that Harris’ convoluted answer had been clipped to its most succinct and cogent sentence.

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