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Laconism

Laconism Meaning & Definition
Laconism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Laconism?

[n] terseness of expression

Synonyms | Synonyms for Laconism: laconicism

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See Also | terseness

Laconism In Webster's Dictionary

\Lac"o*nism\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to imitate Laced[ae]monian manners, to speak laconically: cf. F. laconisme.] 1. A vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style. 2. An instance of laconic style or expression.

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