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   succinct

   /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed: "use short, succinct sentences"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘encircled’): from Latin succinctus ‘tucked up’, past participle of succingere, from sub- ‘from below’ + cingere ‘gird’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. succinctness noun

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

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   SUCCINCT definition: 1. said in a clear and short way; expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SUCCINCT is marked by compact precise expression without wasted words. How to use succinct in a sentence. A Succinct History of Succinct Synonym Discussion of Succinct.

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   Succinct definition: expressed in few words; concise; terse. . See examples of SUCCINCT used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuccinct adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUCCINCT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SUCCINCT meaning: 1. said in a clear and short way; expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words: 2…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUCCINCT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   said in a very clear way using only a few words: a succinct explanation.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › succinctSuccinct - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that is succinct is short and clear. If you're going to be interviewed on television about your new book and only have a five minute slot, you'll need to come up with a succinct version of your story. Succinct, meaning "short and to the point," is from the Latin succingere, "to tuck up."