lapidar

C1

succinct

English meaning
succinct

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lapidar in a sentence

Seine Antwort war lapidar und präzise.

His answer was succinct and precise.

Comparative and superlative

lapidar → lapidarer → am lapidarsten

Where lapidar comes from

im 18. Jahrhundert von französisch lapidaire entlehnt, das auf lateinisch lapidarius „steinern“ zurückgeht.

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Questions about lapidar

What is the comparative of lapidar?

lapidar → lapidarer → am lapidarsten.

What does lapidar mean in English?

lapidar means "succinct". For example: "Seine Antwort war lapidar und präzise." — "His answer was succinct and precise."

What level is lapidar in German?

lapidar is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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