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pithiness

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pith·y  (pth)
adj. pith·i·er, pith·i·est
1. Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief: a pithy comment.
2. Consisting of or resembling pith.

pithi·ly adv.
pithi·ness n.
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Noun1.pithiness - terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
terseness - a neatly short and concise expressive style
Translations
pithiness [ˈpɪθɪnɪs] N (= terseness) → lo sucinto, concisión f
pithiness
n (fig)Prägnanz f, → Markigkeit f


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It's true that stylistically, Meg's writing has a certain dryness and pithiness.
And of necessity, such news as arrives during the day must be given with a pithiness which will please many tastes.
That pithiness, mixed with a little attitude, impressed Wired.
 
 
 
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