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brevity

Syllabification: (brev·i·ty)

Pronunciation: /ˈbrevitē/

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Definition of brevity

noun

concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
shortness of time:the brevity of human life

Phrases

brevity is the soul of wit: proverb the essence of a witty statement lies in its concise wording and delivery.
[from Shakespeare's Hamlet ii. ii. 90]