Definition

The quality of expressing something in a clear and brief way without unnecessary words.

Example

The conciseness of her report made it easy to understand.

Conversation

I was reading your essay, and I think you should focus on conciseness.

Really? I thought I was being clear enough.

Well, some sentences are a bit long, which can lose the main point.

Good point! I’ll work on being more concise next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conciseness → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "caedere" (meaning to cut). The word "conciseness" refers to the quality of expressing much in few words, essentially cutting down unnecessary details.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting down' ('caedere') words to express ideas 'together' ('con-') — that's why conciseness means being brief and to the point.

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