Definitions for laconism
ˈlæk əˌnɪz əm; ləˈkɒn əˌsɪz əmla·con·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. laconism, laconicismnoun

   terseness of expression

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. laconismnoun

   Extreme brevity in expression.

2. laconismnoun

   A very or notably brief expression.

3. Etymology: From laconia, from Λακεδαίμων

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Laconismnoun

   A concise stile: called by Pope laconicism. See LACONICK.

   Etymology: laconisme, French; laconismus, Latin.

   As the language of the face is universal, so it is very comprehensive: no laconism can reach it. It is the shorthand of the mind, and crowds a great deal in a little room. Jeremy Collier, of the Aspect.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. laconism

   A laconic phrase or laconism is a concise or terse statement, especially a blunt and elliptical rejoinder. It is named after Laconia, the region of Greece including the city of Sparta, whose ancient inhabitants had a reputation for verbal austerity and were famous for their often pithy remarks.

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1. laconism

   Laconism refers to the style of speaking or writing in a brief, concise or succinct manner, often expressed with a perceived dry wit or a blunt, terse way. It is derived from Laconia, the region of Greece including the city of Sparta, whose ancient inhabitants were known for their brevity in speech.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Laconismnoun

   a vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style

2. Laconismnoun

   an instance of laconic style or expression

3. Etymology: [Gr. , fr. to imitate Lacedaemonian manners, to speak laconically: cf. F. laconisme.]

Matched Categories

1. • Terseness

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce laconism?

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How to say laconism in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of laconism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of laconism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=laconism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Laconism
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=laconism
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laconism
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laconism
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=laconism