adjective

kortfattad

concise

Definition & meaning

Kortfattad means concise, brief, or succinct: expressing something in few words while still conveying the essential information.

Grammar & Word origin

It is an adjective. Its forms include kortfattat in the neuter singular and kortfattade in the plural and definite forms.

The word combines kort (“short”) with fattad , related to fatta (“to express” or “formulate” in this context).

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonym: koncis means “concise” and often emphasizes precision as well as brevity.
  • Synonym: kort means “short” or “brief” more generally; it does not necessarily imply that the essential points are included.
  • Antonym: utförlig means “detailed” or “thorough.”
  • Antonym: långrandig means “long-winded” and suggests excessive length.

Common phrases & collocations

  • en kortfattad beskrivning — a concise description
  • ett kortfattat svar — a brief answer
  • kortfattat uttryckt — put briefly

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Examples

Texten är kortfattad.adjective

The text is concise.

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