succinct
Say it: suk-SINKT /səkˈsɪŋkt/ · adjective
What “succinct” means
Saying what matters clearly, in very few words.
More precisely: Briefly and clearly expressed.
Example: “Give me a succinct summary I can read on my phone.”
When to use it
As a compliment or request at work, when you want a clear message that gets straight to the point.
Similar words
concise, brief, pithy
Where it comes from
From Latin succinctus, "girded up."
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