conciseness
|con-cise-ness|
B2
/kənˈsaɪsnəs/
(concise)
brief and clear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conciseness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'concisus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'caedere' meant 'to cut.'
Historical Evolution
'concisus' transformed into the French word 'concise,' and eventually became the modern English word 'concise' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cutting together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expressing much in few words.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being brief and to the point; expressing much in few words.
The conciseness of the report made it easy to understand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41