pithiness

/'piθinis/

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Word: Pithiness

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Pithiness refers to the quality of being brief and to the point in writing or speaking. It means expressing a lot of meaning or important ideas in just a few words, without unnecessary details.

Usage Instructions:

• When to Use: You can use "pithiness" when describing someone’s writing or speaking style, especially if it is effective and concise.
• How to Use: It is often used to praise someone’s ability to communicate clearly and powerfully without using too many words.

Example Sentence:

1. "The pithiness of his speech made it memorable; he conveyed deep emotions in just a few sentences."
2. "Her writing is known for its pithiness, capturing complex ideas simply."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature and speeches, pithiness can be a desired style, as it keeps the audience engaged and emphasizes key points.
• Pithy statements are often memorable and can be quoted easily because of their brevity and impact.

Word Variants:

• Pithy (adjective): Describing something that is concise and full of meaning; for example, "She gave a pithy answer to the question."
• Pithily (adverb): In a manner that is brief yet meaningful; for example, "He pithily summarized the main points of the article."

Different Meanings:

• Pith (noun): The essential or central part of something. While pithiness is about the brevity of expression, "pith" can refer to the core idea or substance of a story or argument.

Synonyms:

• Conciseness
• Brevity
• Terseness
• Succinctness
• Crispness

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Cut to the chase": This idiom means to get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details, similar to the concept of pithiness.
• "In a nutshell": This phrase means to summarize something in a very brief way, emphasizing the essence of the matter.

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Noun

1. terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words

Synonyms

• conciseness
• concision
• succinctness