Brachylogies

/ˌbræk.iˈlɒl.ə.dʒiz/ noun

Plural form of brachylogie: instances of expressing something in a short, concise, or abbreviated way, especially in writing or speech.

From Greek 'brachy' (short) + 'logos' (word). This rhetorical term describes the practice of using brief expressions and has been used since classical times.

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