English · Adjectives
concise
/kənˈsaɪs/
[/kənˈsaɪs/]
brief and clear
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Giving a lot of information clearly in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
Example
The summary was concise, conveying the entire argument in just three short paragraphs.
The summary was concise, conveying the entire argument in just three short paragraphs.
Etymology
From Latin 'concisus' (cut short), from 'concidere' (to cut up).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in writing, editing, and communication contexts.