Succinctness: meaning, definitions and examples
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succinctness
[ səkˈsɪŋkt.nəs ]
writing style
The quality of being concise and expressing ideas clearly and effectively in a few words.
Synonyms
brevity, conciseness, pithiness
Examples of usage
- His writing style is characterized by its succinctness.
- I admire the succinctness of her speech.
communication
The ability to convey information clearly and effectively with minimal words or detail.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She appreciated the succinctness of the report.
- The teacher's succinctness in explaining complex concepts impressed the students.
Translations
Translations of the word "succinctness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 concisão
🇮🇳 संक्षिप्तता
🇩🇪 Prägnanz
🇮🇩 kepadatan
🇺🇦 стислість
🇵🇱 zwięzłość
🇯🇵 簡潔さ
🇫🇷 concision
🇪🇸 concisión
🇹🇷 özlülük
🇰🇷 간결함
🇸🇦 الإيجاز
🇨🇿 stručnost
🇸🇰 stručnosť
🇨🇳 简洁
🇸🇮 jedrnatost
🇮🇸 hnitmiðun
🇰🇿 қысқалық
🇬🇪 მოკლე
🇦🇿 qısalıq
🇲🇽 concisión
Word origin
The word 'succinctness' originated from the Latin word 'succinctus', which means 'tucked up'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century. The term has been used to describe the quality of being brief and to the point, emphasizing clear and effective communication. Over time, 'succinctness' has become associated with the idea of conveying information concisely and without unnecessary elaboration.
See also: succinct, succinctly.