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Grammar : Noun
Spell : brev-i-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbrɛv ɪ ti



Definition of brevity

Origin :
  • c.1500, from Latin brevitatem (nominative brevitas) "shortness" in space or time, from brevis "short" (see brief (adj.)).
  • noun shortness, briefness
Example sentences :
  • More I could add, but brevity is best;-- These are our claims to honour you as Guest.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • In a few words, for brevity was easy to him, Andrew told the story of their disaster.
  • Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald
  • The Baroness listened to them without interest, and answered them with brevity.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • “Costumes for the maskenball,” I answered, taking refuge in brevity of reply.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • I am explaining that this Lacedaemonian brevity was the style of primitive philosophy.
  • Extract from : « Protagoras » by Plato
  • Mrs. Snow was a little inclined to feel hurt at its brevity.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • "Presumably it's the new head-gardener," she replied with brevity.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • And the deputy answered with like brevity, then rode on to Tombstone.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • It was his way with Beasley, but now there was more in his mind to make for brevity.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "Yes," was my reply, for I determined on brevity wherever possible.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for brevity

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