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brevity

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈbɹɛvəti// UK //bɹˈɛvɪti// brevi·ty Archaic

n. the quality of being short and to the point. You use this to describe something that is concise and does not waste words.

n. the quality of being brief or concise in expression. Often used to describe the length of a speech, a piece of writing, or a period of time.


SIMPLE

The speaker praised the brevity of the report.

CONTEXTUAL

The professor appreciated the brevity of the student's answer, which addressed the main issue without unnecessary details.

COMPLEX

In an era of information overload, the brevity of the message is often more valuable than its length, provided the core facts remain intact.

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Origin

First attested in English in 1509; either: * Borrowed directly from Latin brevitās; or * from Anglo-Norman brevité, from Old French brieveté, from Latin brevitātem, accusative of brevitās, from brevis (“short”). By surface analysis, brief + -ity.

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