Definition of SUCCINCT

succinct

Meanings

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.

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

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

Scrabble Score: 14

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

Words With Friends Score: 19

succinct is a valid Words With Friends word