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terse

[ turs ]

adjective

terser, tersest.
  1. neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. abruptly concise; curt; brusque.


terse

/ ɜː /

adjective

  1. neatly brief and concise
  2. curt; abrupt
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱԱ, noun
  • ˈٱ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ٱ· adverb
  • ٱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ٱ adjective
  • un·ٱ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of terse1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin tersus, past participle of ٱŧ “to rub off, wipe off, clean, polish”
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of terse1

C17: from Latin tersus precise, from ٱŧ to polish
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Synonym Study

See concise.
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Example Sentences

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He said he had received a "terse" email "of a few lines" from the US government informing him of the decision.

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In her paper, Dr Hale chronicles terse correspondences between the museum's art director, Professor John Coolidge, and Ramsey once concerns had been raised by the duchess.

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office responded with a terse statement, saying only that it had "expressed its position" on the talks.

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The stony, terse comedy “Universal Language” has all the wind, snow and monotony one might envision in Manitoba, especially for those who’ve yet to make the trip.

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“President Trump has made it clear that under his administration, America will no longer be lied to nor taken advantage of,” Rubio said in a terse statement reacting to Petro’s position on the flights.

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