Brevity: meaning, definitions and examples

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brevity

 

[ ˈbrɛvɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in writing

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Synonyms

conciseness, succinctness, terse

Examples of usage

  • The author's brevity in his writing style captivated the readers.
  • She appreciated the brevity of the presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

time

Shortness of time or duration.

Synonyms

briefness, conciseness, shortness

Examples of usage

  • The brevity of our meeting surprised me.
  • The brevity of the film made it easy to watch in one sitting.
Context #3 | Noun

life

The quality of lasting only for a short period of time.

Synonyms

ephemerality, fleetingness, transience

Examples of usage

  • The brevity of life is a common theme in literature.
  • They reflected on the brevity of childhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "brevity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brevidade

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्तता

🇩🇪 Kürze

🇮🇩 kebrevitas

🇺🇦 стислість

🇵🇱 zwięzłość

🇯🇵 簡潔さ (kanketsusa)

🇫🇷 brièveté

🇪🇸 brevedad

🇹🇷 kısalık

🇰🇷 간결함 (gankyeolham)

🇸🇦 إيجاز (ijaz)

🇨🇿 stručnost

🇸🇰 stručnosť

🇨🇳 简洁 (jiǎnjié)

🇸🇮 jedrnatost

🇮🇸 stuttleiki

🇰🇿 қысқалық

🇬🇪 მოკლედობა (mokleoba)

🇦🇿 qısalıq

🇲🇽 brevedad

Etymology

The word 'brevity' originated from the Latin word 'brevitas', which means 'shortness'. The concept of brevity has been valued in literature and communication for centuries, emphasizing the importance of conveying meaning concisely and clearly. Writers and speakers often strive for brevity to engage their audience and make their message more impactful. The term has evolved to represent not just brevity in words, but also in time and duration, reflecting the fleeting nature of life itself.

See also: brief, briefcase, briefly, briefness, briefs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,923, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.