Succinct Definition
sək-sĭngkt
succinct
adjective
Clearly and briefly stated; terse.
Webster's New World
Characterized by clear, precise expression in few words; concise and terse.
A succinct reply; a succinct style.
American Heritage
Characterized by brevity and conciseness of speech.
Webster's New World
Enclosed as by a girdle.
Webster's New World
Closefitting.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Succinct
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Middle English succincte girt from Old French from Latin succīnctus past participle of succingere to gird from below sub- sub- cingere to gird kenk- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin succinctus, perfect passive participle of succingō (“gird from below"), from sub + cingō (“gird, wrap, or surround").
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