释义
[ kuh n-sahys -nis ] SHOW IPA
/ kənˈsaɪs nɪs / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun the quality of being concise.
Origin of conciseness First recorded in 1650–60; concise + -ness
SYNONYMS FOR conciseness terseness, pithiness.
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synonym study for conciseness See brevity.
Words nearby conciseness conciliatory, concinnate, concinnity, concinnous, concise, conciseness , concision, conclave, conclavist, conclination, conclude
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Example sentences from the Web for conciseness “Poetry seems to me to exist in terms of its conciseness —how much can be packed in,” he told Bernard Levin in 1980.
Sondheim on Sondheim: American Musical Theater in Six Songs | Jimmy So| December 9, 2013| DAILY BEAST
For instrumental music, where many octaves are used, the system is modified without losing its simplicity and conciseness .
Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 | Various
In this poem we have rhythmic flow, passion, and two qualities rarely found in Lamartine's productions—vigour and conciseness .
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature, Vol. III (of 6) The Reaction in France | Georg Brandes
I am not so fond of conciseness as not to make room for brightening a narration with proper embellishments.
The Training of a Public Speaker | Grenville Kleiser
The teacher should strive for brevity, conciseness , and vivacity in descriptions.
Montessori Elementary Materials | Maria Montessori
Notwithstanding this conciseness , his works extend to a formidable length.
Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 1 | Henry Hallam
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Words related to conciseness condensation, economy, transitoriness, terseness, pointedness, crispness, concision, ephemerality, transience, pithiness, impermanence, succinctness, curtness
Cultural definitions for conciseness Economy in writing or speaking. “Bill loves to go to the movies because watching films is a real pleasure to him” is not as concise as “Bill loves to watch movies.” (Compare circumlocution.)
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