Tooconcisional

Tooconcisional is a coined term used to describe a communication style that aims for excessive brevity, to the point where essential information, nuance, or context may be lost. In this sense, tooconcisional refers not to brevity itself but to a detrimental extreme of concision that impairs understanding.

Etymology and usage notes suggest the word blends “too” with “concision” or “conciseness,” signaling an overemphasis on shortness rather than on clear, complete statements. The term is often employed in discussions about writing, public speaking, or digital communication to critique messages that forego necessary detail in pursuit of speed or economy.

Characteristics commonly associated with tooconcisional style include abrupt sentences, omitted background information, assumed knowledge, and a preference for telegraphic phrasing. It can appear in rapid-fire replies, dashboards, summaries, or social media where space and time pressures favor terse expressions over thorough exposition.

Implications of tooconcisional communication are mixed. In some contexts, conciseness improves readability and efficiency. In others, it undermines accuracy, traceability, or user comprehension, especially in technical, legal, or educational material. The concept underscores a broader design question: how to balance brevity with sufficiency to maintain clarity and usefulness.

See also: concision, brevity, clarity, communication theory.