monosyllabism

English

Noun

monosyllabism (usually uncountable, plural monosyllabisms)

The state of consisting of monosyllables, or having a monosyllabic form.
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.

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