Succinctly: meaning, definitions and examples

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succinctly

[ səkˈsɪŋktli ]

^{Context #1}

used in writing or speech

In a brief and clearly expressed manner.

Synonyms

briefly, concisely, pithily, terse

Examples of usage

He explained the process succinctly.
She summarized the main points succinctly.
They stated their opinion succinctly and effectively.

^{Context #2}

describing speech or writing

Briefly and clearly expressed.

Synonyms

brief, concise, pithy, terse

Examples of usage

A succinct summary of the report.
The author's writing style is succinct.

Translations

Translations of the word "succinctly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sucintamente

🇮🇳 संक्षेप में

🇩🇪 prägnant

🇮🇩 dengan singkat

🇺🇦 стисло

🇵🇱 zwięźle

🇯🇵 簡潔に (kanketsu ni)

🇫🇷 succinctement

🇪🇸 sucintamente

🇹🇷 kısaca

🇰🇷 간결하게 (gankyeolhage)

🇸🇦 بإيجاز (bi'ijaz)

🇨🇿 stručně

🇸🇰 stručne

🇨🇳 简明地 (jiǎnmíng de)

🇸🇮 jedrnato

🇮🇸 í stuttu máli

🇰🇿 қысқаша

🇬🇪 მოკლედ (mokled)

🇦🇿 qısa olaraq

🇲🇽 sucintamente

Word origin

The word 'succinctly' originated from the Latin word 'succinctus', which means 'tucked up, girded'. It was first used in English in the early 15th century. The term evolved over time to describe something that is expressed briefly and clearly. The concept of being succinct has been valued in communication for centuries, as it allows for effective and efficient expression of ideas.