Definitions and Examples of concise, succinct, terse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
Example
The teacher gave a concise explanation of the complex math problem.
Expressing what needs to be said clearly and briefly.
Example
The CEO gave a succinct presentation on the company's financial performance.
Using very few words to say what you mean, often seeming rude or unfriendly.
Example
His terse response to her question made her feel uncomfortable.
Key Differences: concise vs succinct vs terse
- 1Concise implies giving a lot of information in a few words, while circumlocutional implies using more words than necessary.
- 2Succinct implies expressing what needs to be said clearly and briefly, while circumlocutional implies being wordy and indirect.
- 3Terse implies using very few words to say what you mean, often seeming rude or unfriendly, while circumlocutional implies being wordy and indirect.
Effective Usage of concise, succinct, terse
- 1Writing: Use concise, succinct, and terse to write clear and effective sentences.
- 2Speaking: Use these antonyms to communicate ideas effectively and avoid confusion.
- 3Academic Writing: Use concise and succinct in academic writing to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of circumlocutional are concise, succinct, and terse. Use these words to write clear and effective sentences, communicate ideas effectively, and convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner in academic writing.
