Definition of SUCCINCT

succinct

Adjective Satellite

  • briefly giving the gist of something
    • "succinct comparisons"

Adj

  • Brief and to the point.
  • Compressed into a tiny area.
  • Wrapped by, or as if by a girdle; closely fitting, wound or wrapped or drawn up tightly.

Adjective

  • Expressed clearly and precisely in few words; concise.

Examples

  • A SUCCINCT definition is crucial for quick understanding during a word game.
  • Unlike general lossless data compression algorithms, succinct data structures retain the ability to use them in-place, without decompressing them first.
  • You should give clear, succinct information to the clients.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English succinte, succynt, from Old French succinct, from Latin succinctus, perfect passive participle of succingō (“gird from below”), from sub + cingō (“gird, wrap, surround”).

Synonyms

compact, compendious, summary, brief, concise, crisp, laconic, lapidary, short-winded, succinct, taut, terse, tight, to the point

Scrabble Score: 14

succinct: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
succinct: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
succinct: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

succinct: valid Words With Friends Word