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terse definition

terse (tʉrs)

adjective terser ters′er, tersest ters′·est

  1. free of superfluous words; concise in a polished, smooth way; succinct
  2. brief or concise to the point of rudeness; curt

Etymology: L tersus, wiped off, clean, pp. of tergere, to wipe < IE *terg- < base *ter-, to rub, turn: see throw

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