Precisi

Precisi is a term that is not widely used in standard English, but it is sometimes encountered as a plural form related to the word précis. A précis is a concise summary of a longer text or speech, capturing its main argument, structure, and conclusions in a shortened form. The plural of précis is most often treated as précis in many English-language references, with plurals such as précises or other spellings appearing only infrequently. As a result, précisi is not generally recognized as a standard plural.

Etymology and meaning: The word précis comes from French, where it means concise or cut short. In English, the borrowed noun précis denotes a brief, exact summary of another work. The accent on the é is commonly omitted in English typography, yielding the unaccented form precis in some texts, while précis remains the more faithful rendering in others.

Usage and guidance: Because précisi is not a standard form, most style guides and dictionaries do not list it as an accepted plural. When referring to multiple summaries, writers typically use précis (as both singular and plural in many contexts) or use alternative phrasing such as several précis or several summaries. If précisi appears in a text, it should be treated as nonstandard or as a stylistic variant, and readers should consult the relevant style guide or the author for clarification.

See also: précis, abstract, summary.