Concisest: meaning, definitions and examples

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concisest

 

[ kənˈsaɪsɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing brevity

The term 'concisest' is the superlative form of 'concise,' which describes something that is expressed in a brief and clear manner without unnecessary words. This word is often used to highlight the effectiveness of communication that presents information in a straightforward way. The ability to convey meaning concisely is valued in many contexts, including writing, speaking, and academic presentations.

Synonyms

briefest, most succinct, tidiest.

Examples of usage

  • The concisest report wins the award.
  • He gave the concisest summary of the meeting.
  • In writing, being the concisest can engage readers more effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "concisest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais conciso

🇮🇳 सबसे संक्षिप्त

🇩🇪 am prägnantesten

🇮🇩 paling ringkas

🇺🇦 найстисліший

🇵🇱 najbardziej zwięzły

🇯🇵 最も簡潔な

🇫🇷 le plus concis

🇪🇸 el más conciso

🇹🇷 en özlü

🇰🇷 가장 간결한

🇸🇦 الأكثر إيجازًا

🇨🇿 nejstručnější

🇸🇰 najstručnejší

🇨🇳 最简洁的

🇸🇮 najbolj jedrnat

🇮🇸 hugsýngsta

🇰🇿 ең қысқа

🇬🇪 მეტად მოკლე

🇦🇿 ən qısa

🇲🇽 el más conciso

Etymology

The word 'concisest' stems from 'concise,' which originates from the Latin root 'concisus,' meaning 'cut short.' The prefix 'con-' means 'together' or 'with,' while '-cisus' is derived from 'caedere,' which means 'to cut.' The evolution of the term reflects the idea of eliminating superfluous elements to enhance clarity in communication. The adjective 'concise' entered the English language in the late 14th century, and its superlative form, 'concisest,' hence came into use to denote the highest degree of brevity. Over centuries, effective communication has been integral in various fields, thus the importance and usage of 'concise' and its derivatives have grown significantly.