succinctness
/sək'siɳktnis/
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Definition
Noun: The quality of being expressed clearly and concisely, using few words to convey a lot of meaning. It emphasizes terseness and economy in expression.
Usage
"Succinctness" is a formal noun used to describe the quality of communication, especially in writing or speech, that is brief yet comprehensive. It is a positive attribute, implying efficiency and clarity without unnecessary detail.
Examples
- The report was praised for its succinctness, summarizing a complex issue in just three pages.
- Her succinctness in emails saves everyone a lot of time.
- The professor valued succinctness in essay answers over lengthy, unfocused writing.
Advanced Usage
- "with admirable succinctness": A common phrase used to commend someone for being exceptionally concise.
- The CEO outlined the new strategy with admirable succinctness.
Variants and Related Words
- Succinct (adj): The adjective form meaning brief and clearly expressed.
- Please give me a succinct summary.
- Succinctly (adv): The adverb form meaning in a brief and clearly expressed manner.
- He explained the problem succinctly.
Synonyms
- Conciseness: The quality of being brief and to the point.
- Brevity: Shortness of time or duration; concise expression.
- Terseness: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
- Pithiness: The quality of being concise and forcefully expressive.
Antonyms
- Verbosity: The quality of using more words than needed.
- Prolixity: Extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length.
- Wordiness: Using an excessive number of words.
Noun
- terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words