laconisme — meaning in English

English meaning

• brevity noun The quality of using few words; concise and economical expression.

Senses

laconisme is used for these senses in English:

• brevity (uncountable) Succinctness; conciseness.
• laconism (uncountable, figure of speech) Extreme brevity in expression.

brevity — full definition

1. noun The quality of using few words; concise and economical expression.
2. noun Shortness of duration.

Related French words