[kuh
n-sahys-nis] 
| the quality of being concise. |
| con·cise (kən-sīs') adj. Expressing much in few words; clear and succinct. [Latin concīsus, past participle of concīdere, to cut up : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + caedere, to cut; see kaə-id- in Indo-European roots.] con·cise'ly adv., con·cise'ness n. |
Economy in writing or speaking. “Bill loves to go to the movies because watching films is a real pleasure to him” is not as concise as “Bill loves to watch movies.” (Compare circumlocution.)