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succinctly

|suc/cinct/ly|

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/səkˈsɪŋktli/

(succinct)

concise expression

Base FormNounAdverb
succinctsuccinctnesssuccinctly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'succinctly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'succinctus,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'cingere' meant 'to gird.'

Historical Evolution

'succinctus' transformed into the French word 'sucinct,' and eventually became the modern English word 'succinct' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'girded or tucked up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'brief and clearly expressed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a brief and clearly expressed manner.

She explained the process succinctly.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42