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Succincter: meaning, definitions and examples

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succincter

 

[ səkˈsɪŋktər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

style of writing

Succincter is a comparative form of succinct, which means expressed in few words without unnecessary detail. It is used to describe statements or styles of communication that are concise and to the point.

Synonyms

more brief, more concise, more succinct

Examples of usage

  • Her report was succincter than his.
  • The succincter version of the story made it easier to understand.
  • He aimed for a succincter presentation to fit the time limit.

Translations

Translations of the word "succincter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sucinto

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्ततर

🇩🇪 knapper

🇮🇩 lebih ringkas

🇺🇦 більш стисліший

🇵🇱 bardziej zwięzły

🇯🇵 より簡潔な

🇫🇷 plus concis

🇪🇸 más sucinto

🇹🇷 daha öz

🇰🇷 더 간결한

🇸🇦 أكثر إيجازًا

🇨🇿 stručnější

🇸🇰 stručnejší

🇨🇳 更简洁

🇸🇮 bolj jedrnato

🇮🇸 meira hnitnari

🇰🇿 одан да қысқа

🇬🇪 განსაკუთრებით მოკლე

🇦🇿 daha qısa

🇲🇽 más sucinto

Etymology

The word 'succinct' comes from the Latin 'succinctus', meaning 'tightly bound' or 'shortened', which is derived from 'succingere', meaning 'to tuck up' or 'to gird up'. This reflects the idea of being compressed or concise. Over time, the adjective was adopted into Middle English, retaining its emphasis on brevity and clarity in expression. The comparative form 'succincter' emerged to compare the degree of conciseness between two or more subjects. It is often used in contexts where clarity and brevity are desired, especially in writing and speaking. The evolution of the word exhibits a growing appreciation for succinct communication, particularly in professional and academic settings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,764, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.