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.
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Texten är kortfattad.adjective
The text is concise.
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