C1nounformallanguageacademic
US/ˈbrev.ə.ti/
UK/ˈbrev.ə.ti/
the quality of using few words, or of lasting only a short time
In context
Examiners value brevity and clarity more than long, complex sentences.
For the sake of brevity, I will discuss only two examples.
The brevity of his visit surprised everyone in the village.
Words that go with brevity
noun + preposition
- for the sake of brevityFor the sake of brevity, the full table is not shown.
- brevity ofThe brevity of the course meant there was little time to practice.
noun + noun
- brevity and clarityGood emails combine brevity and clarity.
adjective + noun
- relative brevityDespite its relative brevity, the report covers every key issue.
- admirable brevityShe answered every question with admirable brevity.