Succinct

/səkˈsɪŋkt/ adjective medium

Expressed clearly in very few words, with nothing unnecessary included.

Her succinct summary covered the entire quarterly report in three sentences.

Memory Trick

Succinct comes from Latin for 'girded up,' as one might tuck up a long robe to move faster -- succinct writing is tucked in tight with no loose fabric left dragging.

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