suc·cinct (s k-s ngkt )adj. suc·cinct·er, suc·cinct·est 1. Characterized by clear, precise expression in few words; concise and terse: a succinct reply; a succinct style. 2. Archaic Encircled as if by a girdle; girded. [Middle English succincte, girt, from Old French, from Latin succ  nctus, past participle of succingere, to gird from below : sub-, sub- + cingere, to gird; see kenk- in Indo-European roots.]suc·cinct ly adv.suc·cinct ness n. |
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| Noun | 1. | succinctness - 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 |
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