unsuccinct

suc·cinct

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh k-singkt]
- /səkˈsɪŋkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh k-singkt]
- /səkˈsɪŋkt/

Definitions of unsuccinct word

adjective unsuccinct expressed in few words; concise; terse. 0
adjective unsuccinct characterized by conciseness or verbal brevity. 0
adjective unsuccinct compressed into a small area, scope, or compass. 0
adjective unsuccinct Archaic. drawn up, as by a girdle. close-fitting. encircled, as by a girdle. 0

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Origin of unsuccinct

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin succinctus, past participle of succingere to gird, gather up (one's clothes), prepare for action, equivalent to suc- suc- + cing(ere) to gird, equip + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Unsuccinct

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adjective

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preposition

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unsuccinct popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".