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pithy

Main Entry:: pithy
Pronunciation:: \ˈpi-thē\
Function:: adjective
Inflected Form(s):: pith·i·er; pith·i·est
Date:: 1562

1 : consisting of or abounding in pith 2 : having substance and point : tersely cogent

synonyms see concise

— pith·i·ly

\ˈpi-thə-lē\ adverb

— pith·i·ness

\ˈpi-thē-nəs\ noun

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