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succinctness

suc·cinct
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh k-singkt]
    • /səkˈsɪŋkt/
    • /səkˈsɪŋktnəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh k-singkt]
    • /səkˈsɪŋkt/

Definitions of succinctness word

  • adjective succinctness expressed in few words; concise; terse. 1
  • adjective succinctness characterized by conciseness or verbal brevity. 1
  • adjective succinctness compressed into a small area, scope, or compass. 1
  • adjective succinctness Archaic. drawn up, as by a girdle. close-fitting. encircled, as by a girdle. 1
See all 4 definitions of succinctness

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Origin of succinctness

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin succinctus, past participle of succingere to gird, gather up (one's clothes), prepare for action, equivalent to suc- suc- + cing(ere) to gird, equip + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Succinctness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Succinctness

succinctness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for succinctness

noun succinctness

  • brevity — The brevity of something is the fact that it is short or lasts for only a short time.
  • compactness — joined or packed together; closely and firmly united; dense; solid: compact soil.
  • conciseness — the quality of being concise.
  • concision — the quality of being concise; brevity; terseness
  • crispness — (especially of food) hard but easily breakable; brittle: crisp toast.
All 8 Synonyms of succinctness

Antonyms for succinctness

noun succinctness

  • longevity — a long individual life; great duration of individual life: Our family is known for its longevity.
Just one Antonym for succinctness

Related words

  • brevity

    The brevity of something is the fact that it is short or lasts for only a short time.

  • quotable

    able to be quoted or easily quoted, as by reason of effectiveness, succinctness, or the like: the most quotable book of the season.

  • succinct

    expressed in few words; concise; terse.
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