Explanation
Effective brevity that makes an attitude, answer, or point stand out sharply in very few words. It withholds elaboration and gains emphasis, severity, or wit precisely through controlled compression.
Example
To the long threat she replies only: Try it.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Laconism” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Brachylogy denotes concise expression as a figure; laconism also encompasses a stylistic and cultural stance.
Effect on thought and perception
It withholds elaboration and gains emphasis, severity, or wit precisely through controlled compression.
Resonance
In the atlas, Laconism closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-B → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 243
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Laconism“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-243-013. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-013The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.