LACONICISM

laconism, laconicism

(noun) terseness of expression

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

laconicism (countable and uncountable, plural laconicisms)

Alternative form of laconism

Synonyms

• (extreme brevity in expression): conciseness, laconicalness, succinctness; see also succinctness

• (a very or notably brief expression): brevity, epigram

Source: Wiktionary


La*con"I*cism, n.

Definition: Same as Laconism. Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

13 February 2025

BREAK

(verb) cause the failure or ruin of; “His peccadilloes finally broke his marriage”; “This play will either make or break the playwright”


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