LACONISM

laconism, laconicism

(noun) terseness of expression

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

laconism (countable and uncountable, plural laconisms)

(uncountable, figure of speech) Extreme brevity in expression.

(countable) A very or notably brief expression.

Synonyms

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

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

Examples

(Thermopylae)

• A native of Trachis says that the Persian archers were so numerous that, when they fired their volleys, the mass of arrows blocked out the sun.

• Dienekes: “Good. Then we'll have our battle in the shade”

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Anagrams

• limacons, limaçons

Source: Wiktionary

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Lac"o*nism, n. Etym: [Gr. laconisme.]

1. A vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style.

2. An instance of laconic style or expression.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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