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brevity
[/ˈbrɛvɪti/]
noun
feminine
pl: brevities
brevidade
1.
the quality of being brief in duration or length
The brevity of the meeting surprised everyone.
A brevidade da reunião surpreendeu a todos.
2.
conciseness in speech or writing; the use of few words
Her writing is known for its brevity and clarity.
Sua escrita é conhecida pela brevidade e clareza.
Synonyms
conciseness
shortness
concision
terseness
laconicism
Antonyms
verbosity
prolixity
length
lengthiness
wordiness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
brevidade
most common usage
São Paulo
brevidade
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
brevidade
standard usage
Portugal
brevidade
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
brevity is the soul of wit
in the interest of brevity
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