Definition of LACONISM

laconism

Meanings

Plural: laconisms

Noun

  • terseness of expression
  • Extreme brevity in expression.
  • A very or notably brief expression.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin Laconia, from Ancient Greek Λακεδαίμων (Lakedaímōn, “the region surrounding the city of Sparta”).

Scrabble Score: 12

laconism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
laconism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
laconism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

laconism is a valid Words With Friends word