Meaning
Of speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin Lacōnicus (“Spartan”), from Ancient Greek Λακωνικός (Lakōnikós, “Laconian”). Laconia was the region inhabited and ruled by the Spartans, who were known for their brevity in speech.
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