Succinct

Pronunciation: /səkˈsɪŋkt/

Definitions of succinct

adjective defined as something that is expressed in a brief and clearly understood manner; concise and to the point

Example Sentences

A1 She gave a succinct explanation of the rules.

A2 The teacher provided a succinct summary of the chapter.

B1 The article was written in a succinct and clear manner.

B2 The speaker delivered a succinct presentation on the topic.

C1 The lawyer's closing argument was succinct and persuasive.

C2 The author's writing style is known for being succinct and impactful.

Examples of succinct in a Sentence

formal The speaker delivered a succinct summary of the research findings.

informal Can you give me a succinct rundown of what happened?

slang Just give me the short and sweet version, keep it succinct.

figurative Her succinct words cut through the confusion like a sharp knife.

Grammatical Forms of succinct

• past tense: succincted
• plural: succincts
• comparative: more succinct
• superlative: most succinct
• present tense: succinct
• future tense: will succinct
• perfect tense: have succincted
• continuous tense: is succincting
• singular: succinct
• positive degree: succinct
• infinitive: to succinct
• gerund: succincting
• participle: succincted

Origin and Evolution of succinct

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'succinct' comes from the Latin word 'succinctus', which means 'girded or bound up'. It was used to describe someone who was concise or compressed in speech or writing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'succinct' has retained its original meaning of being brief and to the point. It is commonly used in modern English to describe something that is expressed clearly and concisely.