Terseness: meaning, definitions and examples
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terseness
[ ˈtɜːrsnəs ]
in communication
The quality of being concise and to the point in speech or writing.
Synonyms
brevity, conciseness, succinctness
Examples of usage
- His terseness in emails often led to misunderstandings.
- She appreciated the terseness of his instructions.
literary style
The use of few words in a way that is effective and powerful.
Synonyms
conciseness, economy of language, pithiness
Examples of usage
- The poet's terseness in her verses left a lasting impact on the readers.
- His novel was praised for its terseness and clarity.
Translations
Translations of the word "terseness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 concisão
🇮🇳 संक्षिप्तता
🇩🇪 Kürze
🇮🇩 kekompakan
🇺🇦 стислість
🇵🇱 zwięzłość
🇯🇵 簡潔さ
🇫🇷 concision
🇪🇸 concisión
🇹🇷 kısalık
🇰🇷 간결함
🇸🇦 إيجاز
🇨🇿 stručnost
🇸🇰 stručnosť
🇨🇳 简洁
🇸🇮 jedrnatost
🇮🇸 stuttleiki
🇰🇿 қысқалық
🇬🇪 მოკლე
🇦🇿 qısalıq
🇲🇽 concisión
Word origin
The word 'terseness' is derived from the adjective 'terse', which comes from the Latin word 'tersus', meaning 'clean' or 'neat'. Over time, 'terse' evolved to represent the quality of being effectively concise in communication. The concept of terseness has been valued in various forms of expression, from literature to everyday conversation, for its ability to convey meaning clearly and efficiently.
See also: tersely.