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Definition of concisely

concisely

/kənˈsaɪs.li/
con · cise · ly
Adjective:concise
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• adverb

1

In a brief, clear, and comprehensive manner, using few words without unnecessary detail.

Example

"The professor asked the students to summarize the main argument of the article concisely in a single paragraph."

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conciliator
conciliatory
concise
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conciseness
concision
conclave

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'concise' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Concise' comes from the Latin 'concisus', meaning 'cut off' or 'brief', the past participle of 'concidere' ('to cut to pieces'), from 'con-' (completely) and 'caedere' (to cut).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concisely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concisely
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