adj
terse
Terse (adj) means of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
adj
1
Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
2
Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.
3
Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.
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Etymology
From Latin tersus (“clean, cleansed, rubbed or wiped off; neat, spruce; terse”), perfect passive participle of Latin tergeō, tergō (“to clean, cleanse, rub, wipe, wipe off”).
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What is the meaning of terse?
"terse" (adj) means of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
What are the different meanings of terse?
"terse" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point; 2. Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt; 3. Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.