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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

terseness

/tərˈnɛsns/ noun · British & US
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What does terseness mean?

noun

The quality of being brief and to the point; conciseness. Terseness is often used in writing and speech to convey a clear and direct message.

Example

"The writer's use of terseness in the article made it easy to understand and engaging to read."

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