Concise
Using as few words as possible to express an idea clearly; brief and to the point.
adjectiveConcise
Using as few words as possible to express an idea clearly; brief and to the point.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a speaker delivering a presentation in exactly 60 seconds, covering only the essential facts and omitting all filler.
Sounds Like
/kΙnΛsaΙͺs/
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Similar in meaning to succinct, terse, and brief
Remember This
Concise writing removes repetition and unnecessary words; it is the opposite of verbose.
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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.
Study Deeper
- Her concise instructions helped everyone assemble the furniture quickly.
- The report was concise, presenting the key findings in just two pages.
From Latin concΔ«sus, meaning cut up or cut short, formed from con- 'together' + caedere 'to cut'.
Think of a pair of scissors cutting away all the fluff: concise means 'cutting to the essentials.'
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Terse
adjectiveBrief and to the point; using few words, often in a sharp or brusque manner.
Laconic
adjectiveExpressed in only a few words; concise to the point of seeming abrupt.
Abstruse
adjectiveDifficult to understand; obscure or highly complex.
Accidental
adjectiveHappening by chance or without deliberate planning; not intended. In music, it is also a noun for a symbol that temporarily alters a pitch.
Acerbic
adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
Acquiescent
adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.