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brevity

brevity

Noun

This term describes a quality of compression, whether applied to language or time. When referring to communication, it carries a positive connotation of efficiency and wit, suggesting that the speaker has stripped away unnecessary filler to reach the core truth quickly.

In the context of time, it evokes a sense of transience or fragility. It often appears in philosophical or poetic discussions regarding the fleeting nature of youth, life, or seasonal changes, emphasizing that value is increased by limited duration.

Meanings

Nounbrevity

The quality of being short in duration.

The brevity of the visit left them wanting more.

Nounbrevity

The quality of using few words to express an idea concisely.

The editor praised the brevity of the report.

Examples

I love the brevity.

Brevity is key.

Note the brevity.

The brevity of the call surprised me.

She appreciated the brevity of the meeting.

The brevity of summer is sad.

Please maintain brevity during your presentation.

Office

The detective noted the brevity of the suspect's answer.

Detective

The brevity of the spell was a problem.

Fantasy

Brevity is the soul of wit.

Trivia

I apologize for the brevity of my previous response.

Apology

Historians often lament the brevity of the ancient records.

History

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