concise
Concise (adj) means giving all the necessary information in few words; brief and to the point. Example: “Please give a concise summary of the report.”
How to use concise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort but complete — nothing unnecessary left in.
Concise is a compliment; it doesn't mean incomplete, just efficient.
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more concise comparative, concised past tense, concises singular, most concise superlative
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Please give a _____ summary of the report.
Etymology
From Latin concīsus, "cut short," from concīdere, "to cut to pieces."
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What does “concise” mean?
The word “concise” means giving all the necessary information in few words; brief and to the point. In plain terms, short but complete — nothing unnecessary left in.
How do you pronounce “concise”?
“Concise” is pronounced kuhn-SYS (/kənˈsaɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “concise” in a sentence?
Here is “concise” used in a sentence: “Please give a concise summary of the report.”
What is another word for “concise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “concise” include brief, crisp, laconic, lapidary, short-winded and succinct.
What is the opposite of “concise”?
The opposite of “concise” — its antonyms — is verbose.
What part of speech is “concise”?
“Concise” is an adjective.
Where does the word “concise” come from?
The word “concise” comes from Latin. From Latin concīsus, "cut short," from concīdere, "to cut to pieces.".
Is “concise” a common word?
“Concise” is an uncommon word in modern English.