laconism

Meanings

• Noun

  Brevity in expression, originating from the ancient Greek city of Laconia.

  - "The poet's use of laconism added depth to her work."
  - "Laconism is a valued trait in formal writing."

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Variants

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laconism , laconisms

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Etymology

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Derived from Laconia, an ancient Greek city known for its terse and succinct language.

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Trivia

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1. Laconia, the ancient Greek city, was located in the southern part of the Peloponnese.

2. The ancient Spartans, residents of Laconia, were known for their brevity and succinctness in language.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brevity: The quality of being concise and to the point.

2. Terseness: The quality of being brief and succinct in expression.

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Culture

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Laconism has been celebrated in literature, particularly in ancient Greek and Roman texts. It is also a valued trait in formal writing and public speaking.

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