Telegraphic (adjective)

Conveying meaning with a minimum of words, as in telegram style.

Origin:

Derived from the word "telegraph" which is a communication system that sends electrical signals to convey information.

Examples:

1. He spoke in telegraphic sentences, saying only what was necessary.
2. The telegraphic message was short and to the point.
3. The story was written in telegraphic style, leaving much to the reader's imagination.
4. The telegraphic report was too short, it didn't give me enough information.
5. He always writes telegraphic emails, it's hard to understand what he means.