brevity — concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbrɛvɪti/
Korean meaning: 간결함, 간단함; 짧은 기간
Korean pronunciation: **브레**비티
Example Sentences
- His dating profile's brevity was legendary: 'I like pizza and dogs.'
- The brevity of summer vacation always surprises students.
- Shakespeare wrote 'Brevity is the soul of wit' but then wrote 37 plays.
brevity
NOUN//ˈbrɛvɪti//
concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time
The presenter demonstrates brevity with a concise three-point presentation
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Brevity turns gravity into levity.
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Origin
From Latin 'brevitas' meaning 'shortness,' derived from the adjective 'brevis' meaning 'short.' The word entered English through Old French and Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of conciseness.
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“His dating profile's brevity was legendary: 'I like pizza and dogs.'”
“The brevity of summer vacation always surprises students.”
“Shakespeare wrote 'Brevity is the soul of wit' but then wrote 37 plays.”
“The CEO's memo was praised for its brevity and clarity.”
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