Succinctest: meaning, definitions and examples
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succinctest
[ səkˈsɪŋktɪst ]
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Succinctest refers to the most concise or brief expression of ideas or information. It is used to describe a version of something that communicates essential information without unnecessary details, making it clear and to the point.
Synonyms
briefest, clearest, concise, shortest
Examples of usage
- The succinctest explanation was chosen for the presentation.
- She delivered the succinctest summary of the article.
- Among the reports, his was the succinctest and most impactful.
- The teacher asked for the succinctest version of the story.
Translations
Translations of the word "succinctest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais sucinto
🇮🇳 संक्षिप्ततम
🇩🇪 prägnanteste
🇮🇩 paling ringkas
🇺🇦 найстисліший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zwięzły
🇯🇵 最も簡潔な
🇫🇷 le plus succinct
🇪🇸 el más sucinto
🇹🇷 en özlü
🇰🇷 가장 간결한
🇸🇦 الأكثر إيجازًا
🇨🇿 nejstručnější
🇸🇰 najstručnejší
🇨🇳 最简洁的
🇸🇮 najbolj jedrnat
🇮🇸 hinn stuttasti
🇰🇿 ең қысқа
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მოკლე
🇦🇿 ən qısa
🇲🇽 el más sucinto
Etymology
The word 'succinct' comes from the Latin term 'succinctus', which is the past participle of 'succingere', meaning 'to tuck up' or 'to fasten'. The root 'cinct' relates to 'gird' or 'to encircle', implying a sense of brevity or conciseness in expression. Over time, 'succinct' evolved into an adjective describing something that is clear and to the point, minimizing extraneous detail. The superlative form 'succinctest' is derived by adding the suffix '-est' to this adjective, indicating the highest degree of succinctness. The term has been utilized in various professional and academic contexts to emphasize the importance of clear and effective communication.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,780, 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.