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Definition of conciseness

conciseness

/kənˈsaɪs.nəs/
con · cise · ness
Adverb:concisely
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Adjective:concise
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conciseness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of expressing much in few words; clear and comprehensive brevity in speech or writing.

Example

"The editor praised the report for its clarity and conciseness, noting that every sentence served a clear purpose."

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• Rhymes for conciseness

• Nearby Words

conciliatory
concise
concisely
conciseness
concision
conclave
conclude

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'concise' plus the suffix '-ness'; 'concise' derives from the Latin 'concisus' ('cut up, brief'), the past participle of 'concidere' ('to cut to pieces').

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