Definition

The quality of being clear and brief in expression, without unnecessary words.

Example

The concision of her writing made it easy to understand.

Conversation

I really appreciate your concision in the presentation today.

Thanks! I always try to keep things clear and to the point.

It definitely worked; I understood everything immediately.

That's the goal! Less fluff makes it easier to follow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Concision is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "caedere" (meaning to cut). The word refers to the act of cutting together or cutting down to the essentials, resulting in brevity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting down' ('caedere') to get to the essentials 'together' ('con-') — that's why concision means being brief and to the point.

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