laconicism
Laconicism is a style of speech or writing characterized by the use of few words. It is the practice of being brief and terse, often to the point of seeming abrupt or even rude. The term derives from Laconia, a region in ancient Greece, whose inhabitants, the Spartans, were renowned for their conciseness of speech. Legend has it that when Philip II of Macedon threatened to bring his army into Laconia, the Spartans replied with a single word: "No."
A laconic speaker or writer chooses words carefully, omitting unnecessary adjectives, adverbs, and subordinate clauses. The
While often associated with the Spartans, laconicism is a characteristic found in various cultures and individuals