Concise

Using as few words as possible to express an idea clearly; brief and to the point.

adjective

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Imagine a speaker delivering a presentation in exactly 60 seconds, covering only the essential facts and omitting all filler.

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Sounds Like

/kənˈsaɪs/

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Looks Like

Similar in meaning to succinct, terse, and brief

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Remember This

Concise writing removes repetition and unnecessary words; it is the opposite of verbose.

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Other Forms

concisenessnoun

conciselyadverb

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succinct, terse, brief, laconic, pithy, compact

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Note

Aim for clarity over brevity: ensure every word serves a purpose. In exams, concise answers should convey the full idea without extra fluff.

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Examples

Her concise instructions helped everyone assemble the furniture quickly.
The report was concise, presenting the key findings in just two pages.

Synonyms

succincttersebriefpithylaconiccompact

Antonyms

verbosewordylong-winded

Etymology

From Latin concīsus, meaning cut up or cut short, formed from con- 'together' + caedere 'to cut'.

Mnemonic

Think of a pair of scissors cutting away all the fluff: concise means 'cutting to the essentials.'

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A duty or commitment; something you are bound to do, whether by law, contract, or moral principle.

Denounce

verb

To publicly condemn or criticize something or someone.

Convoluted

adjective

Extremely complex and difficult to follow; winding and intricate.

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Related words and words with the same part of speech.

Terse

adjective

Brief and to the point; using few words, often in a sharp or brusque manner.

Laconic

adjective

Expressed in only a few words; concise to the point of seeming abrupt.

Abstruse

adjective

Difficult to understand; obscure or highly complex.

Accidental

adjective

Happening by chance or without deliberate planning; not intended. In music, it is also a noun for a symbol that temporarily alters a pitch.

Acerbic

adjective

Sharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.

Acquiescent

adjective

Ready to agree or approve without protest; compliant.

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