58. Brevity

brachylogy

the practice of conciseness in speech or writing.

laconism, laconicism

1. the practice of using few words to say much.

2. a laconic utterance. — laconic , n., adj. — laconical , adj.

pauciloquy

Rare. the speaking of few words; taciturnity or brevity. — pauciloquent , adj.

syntomy, syntomia

Rare. brevity; conciseness.

telegraphese

the brief, sometimes cryptic language used in telegrams.