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Definition of succinct

succinct

/səkˈsɪŋkt/
suc · cinct
Adverb:succinctly
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succinct Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Briefly and clearly expressed, especially in written or spoken communication, without unnecessary words.

Example

"The professor praised her for delivering a succinct summary of the complex research paper."

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• Rhymes for succinct

• Nearby Words

successive
successively
successor
succinct
succinctly
succinctness
succisa

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin succinctus ('tucked up, compact, concise'), the past participle of succingere ('to gird or gather up from below'), referring to the Roman practice of gathering up loose robes with a belt for quick movement.

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