No. 14,528 in German
lapidar
Concise, terse, or succinct in expression.
In a sentence
Die Antwort des Professors war lapidar, aber prägnant.
The professor's response was terse yet precise.
Here, 'lapidar' refers to an answer that is succinct and straightforward, often concise yet carrying substantial significance.
Seine lapidare Art zu sprechen überraschte die Zuhörer.
His terse way of speaking surprised the listeners.
In this sentence, 'lapidar' describes a manner of speech that is unexpectedly succinct, potentially leaving an impact due to its brevity.
Dieser lapidare Satz enthielt mehr Wahrheit als viele Reden.
This terse statement contained more truth than many speeches.
'Lapidar' in this case highlights the concise and impactful nature of the sentence, carrying meaningful insights without excess elaboration.
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