succinct
UK: səkˈsɪŋkt | US: səkˈsɪŋkt
adj. expressed clearly and concisely; brief and to the point
The word succinct originates from Latin succinctus, the past participle of succingere ("to gird from below"). It originally described garments tucked up or girded tightly for efficiency, later evolving metaphorically to describe speech or writing that is "tightly packed" and free of excess. The logic mirrors physical compactness transferred to linguistic brevity.
Her presentation was succinct, covering all key points in just ten minutes.
The manual provides succinct instructions for quick setup.
He gave a succinct reply to avoid unnecessary details.
A succinct summary is often more impactful than a lengthy report.
The lawyer’s argument was succinct but persuasive.