Meaning & Definition of word "Brevity"

Brevity

/ˈbrɛv.ɪ.ti/

1. the quality of being brief in duration or concise in expression.
- Example: The brevity of his speech impressed the audience.
2. an instance of being brief.
- Example: The brevity of the report made it easy to read.
3. conciseness in writing or speech.
- Example: The writer was praised for the brevity and clarity of her essays.
4. the quality of expressing much in few words.
- Example: His emphasis on brevity helped convey the main ideas effectively.
5. the shortness of time.
- Example: The brevity of summer in the northern regions is often a topic of discussion.

●From Latin 'brevitas', meaning 'shortness'.

brevity is the soul of wit:

The idea that being concise is a key aspect of cleverness or intelligence.

brevity of life:

The notion that life is short and should be valued.

in brevity:

In a concise or succinct manner.

brief:

To make something short in duration or extent.

concise:

Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.

succinct:

Briefly and clearly expressed.

Meaning: Short and sweet

● Example Sentence: Let's keep it short and sweet, we have a lot to cover.

Meaning: Cut to the chase

● Example Sentence: I don't have time for the background story, just cut to the chase.