Brachylogy is a term that denotes the practice of using few words to express an idea or concept. Several synonyms can be used instead of the word brachylogy, such as conciseness, brevity, pithiness, terseness, and succinctness. Conciseness implies the use of only the necessary words to convey a message. Brevity signifies the quality of expressing much in few words. Pithiness denotes the use of language that is concise and full of meaning. Terseness suggests the use of short, abrupt sentences or phrases to convey an idea. Lastly, succinctness implies the use of precisely chosen words to express an idea in a clear and concise manner.