compendiousness

compendiousness

A good writer values compendiousness in their work.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Quality of being concise and comprehensive: "compendiousness" refers to the quality of expressing a great deal of information in a brief but complete form. It describes something that is both short and thorough, avoiding unnecessary detail while covering all essential points.
Usage Examples
  • (The book was concise yet covered all necessary topics.)
  • (Her style is brief but comprehensive.)
  • (The report was short but complete.)
Advanced Usage

  • "compendiousness of expression": the ability to convey a lot of meaning in few words.

    • The poet's compendiousness of expression allows each line to carry multiple layers of meaning. (The poet uses few words but packs them with significance.)

  • "compendiousness in argument": the quality of making a persuasive case with minimal but essential points.

    • The lawyer's compendiousness in argument helped the jury understand the case quickly. (The lawyer presented only key facts, yet the argument was complete.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Compendious (adj): containing the substance of a subject in a concise form; succinct.

    • The compendious guide covered all the basics of cooking. (The guide was short but thorough.)

  • Compendium (n): a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.

    • The encyclopedia is a compendium of human knowledge. (It is a comprehensive collection in a compact form.)
Synonyms
  • Conciseness: the quality of being brief and to the point.
  • Brevity: shortness of time or duration; the quality of being brief.
  • Succinctness: the quality of being expressed clearly in few words.
  • Summariness: the quality of being brief and without detail (often used negatively, but can be neutral).
Antonyms
  • Verboseness: the quality of using more words than needed.
  • Prolixity: the quality of being tediously long-winded.
  • Circumlocution: the use of many words where fewer would do.
Related Idioms

  • "Brevity is the soul of wit": a phrase from Shakespeare meaning that concise expression is clever and effective.

    • The speaker's compendiousness reminded us that brevity is the soul of wit. (Being brief is a sign of intelligence.)

  • "To cut to the chase": to get to the point without wasting time.

    • His compendiousness means he always cuts to the chase. (He skips unnecessary details.)