monosyllabism

English

Noun

monosyllabism (usually uncountable, plural monosyllabisms)

1. The state of consisting of monosyllables, or having a monosyllabic form.
2. The frequent occurrence or use of monosyllables.
   • 2022, Denise Mina, Confidence:

     His monosyllabism and formal manner convinced me that he was stoned.

References

• “monosyllabism”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.