con·cise 
/kənˈsaɪs/ adjective
/kənˈsaɪs/ adjective [more concise; most concise] : using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information
▪ a clear and concise account of the accident ▪ a concise summary ▪ a concise definition
▪ a clear and concise account of the accident ▪ a concise summary ▪ a concise definition
— con·cise·ly adverb
— con·cise·ness noun [noncount]
synonyms concise, terse, succinct, laconic, and pithy mean expressing or stating an idea by using only a few words. concise is the most general of these words and suggests a lack of extra or unnecessary information.
▪ She provided a concise description of the problem. terse suggests that you are using very few words in a way that may seem rude. ▪ “I'm not interested” was his terse reply. succinct suggests that the words you use are clear and helpful in explaining something. ▪ The article provides a succinct overview of the region's history. laconic suggests the use of words that may seem rude, indifferent, or mysterious. ▪ an aloof and laconic stranger ▪ She is known for her laconic style of writing. pithy suggests the skillful or meaningful use of a small number of words. ▪ a comedy sharpened by pithy one-liners ▪ pithy prose
▪ She provided a concise description of the problem. terse suggests that you are using very few words in a way that may seem rude. ▪ “I'm not interested” was his terse reply. succinct suggests that the words you use are clear and helpful in explaining something. ▪ The article provides a succinct overview of the region's history. laconic suggests the use of words that may seem rude, indifferent, or mysterious. ▪ an aloof and laconic stranger ▪ She is known for her laconic style of writing. pithy suggests the skillful or meaningful use of a small number of words. ▪ a comedy sharpened by pithy one-liners ▪ pithy prose
