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Antonyms for conciseness

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuhn-sahys-nis
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsaɪs nɪs


Definition of conciseness

Origin :
  • "expression of much in few words," 1650s, from concise + -ness.
  • [Conciseness] is the English word familiar to the ordinary man: concision is the LITERARY CRITIC'S WORD, more recent in English, used by writers under French influence & often requiring the reader to stop & think whether he knows its meaning. [Fowler]
  • As in brevity : noun shortness, briefness
Example sentences :
  • Conciseness, necessary for accuracy, is also an admirable quality in itself.
  • Extract from : « Early Theories of Translation » by Flora Ross Amos
  • As it is, it suffers from its conciseness and technical terminology.
  • Extract from : « A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy » by Isaac Husik
  • The only criticism of any importance was directed against its conciseness.
  • Extract from : « The Romance of Words (4th ed.) » by Ernest Weekley
  • I shall not be sorry, for they distinguish his openness and conciseness.
  • Extract from : « Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Isaac D'Israeli
  • It is distinguished by its simplicity, conciseness, and philosophical accuracy.
  • Extract from : « Elements of Gaelic Grammar » by Alexander Stewart
  • Now conciseness cannot effect this, unless in the most insignificant cases.
  • Extract from : « Letters of Pliny » by Pliny
  • The teacher should strive for brevity, conciseness, and vivacity in descriptions.
  • Extract from : « Montessori Elementary Materials » by Maria Montessori
  • It is characterized by suddenness, conciseness, and immediate certainty.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to the History of Science » by Walter Libby
  • The style and the language do not manifest the conciseness and lucidity of Maimuni's.
  • Extract from : « History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI) » by Heinrich Graetz
  • The conciseness and felicity of the expression are equally remarkable.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10) » by Alexander Pope

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