Terseness

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
The characteristic of being terse. uncountable, usually
2
a neatly short and concise expressive style wordnet

Synonyms

brachiologia brevity brevity briefness chastity clarity

Antonyms

logorrhea verboseness

Etymology

From terse + -ness.

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