Definition

The quality of being short in time or using few words to express something.

Example

The speaker's brevity made the presentation more engaging and easier to follow.

Conversation

I really appreciate the brevity of your emails.

Thanks! I think it's important to get to the point quickly.

Absolutely, long messages can be overwhelming sometimes.

Exactly! A little brevity goes a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brevity → It is formed from "brevis" (meaning short) in Latin. The word "brevity" refers to the quality of being short in duration or concise in expression.

Memory Tip

Think of 'short' ('brevis') to remember that 'brevity' means being concise or brief.

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