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   terse

   /təːs/

   adjective

   • 1. sparing in the use of words; abrupt: "a terse statement"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin tersus ‘wiped, polished’, from the verb tergere. The original sense was ‘polished, trim, spruce’, (relating to language) ‘polished, polite’, hence ‘concise and to the point’ (late 18th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. tersely adverb
   • 2. terseness noun

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTERSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TERSE definition: 1. using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly: 2. using few words…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TERSE is using few words : devoid of superfluity; also : short, brusque. How to use terse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Terse.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTERSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TERSE meaning: 1. using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly: 2. using few words…. Learn more.

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   Terse definition: neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.. See examples of TERSE used in a sentence.

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   Terse means brief, or using very few words. If your teacher tells you to make your writing in your essay style terse and to the point, he's saying use as few words as you can and be simple and clear.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTERSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A terse statement or comment is brief and unfriendly. He issued a terse statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday. American English : terse / ˈtɜrs /

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › terseTerse - definition of terse by The Free Dictionary

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   1. neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language. 2. abruptly concise; curt; brusque. [1595–1605; < Latin tersus neat, polished, past participle of tergēre to rub, polish] terse′ly, adv. terse′ness, n. syn: See concise.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionterse adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of terse adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTERSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    TERSE definition: said or written in a few words, often showing that you are annoyed. Learn more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › terseterse | meaning of terse in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    terse meaning, definition, what is terse: a terse reply, message etc uses very few...: Learn more.