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concise explanation

[kən-ˈsīs ˌek-splə-ˈnā-shən]
noun phrasepl: concise explanations
explicação concisa
1. A brief, clear, and direct statement or account that makes something understandable, using few words without unnecessary details
The teacher provided a concise explanation of the complex theory in just five minutes.
O professor forneceu uma explicação concisa da teoria complexa em apenas cinco minutos.
2. A succinct clarification that conveys essential information efficiently
A concise explanation is often more effective than a lengthy one for quick understanding.
Uma explicação concisa é frequentemente mais eficaz que uma longa para compreensão rápida.
NYC Slang
straight-up explanation; the lowdown
Synonyms
brief explanationclear explanationsuccinct explanationterse explanationcondensed explanation
Antonyms
lengthy explanationverbose explanationdetailed explanationelaborate explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação concisa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
explicação objetiva
Often emphasizes objectivity alongside brevity
Rio de Janeiro
explicação enxuta
Colloquial variant meaning lean/tight explanation
Portugal
explicação sucinta
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to the point
in a nutshell
the long and short of it
cut to the chase
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