Definition of the word brevity

Definition of the word brevity

Pronunciation of vocabulary brevity

brevitynoun
sự ngắn gọn
/ˈbrevəti//ˈbrevəti/

Origin of the word brevity

The word "brevity" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "brevitas," which means "shortness" or "conciseness." In Latin, "brevitas" was used to describe something that was brief or concise, such as a short sentence or a brief speech. The word was later borrowed into Middle English as "brevite," and eventually evolved into the modern English word "brevity." Today, "brevity" refers not only to the shortness of something, but also to the ability to convey a lot of information in a concise and efficient manner.

Vocabulary summary brevity

type noun

meaning conciseness; brevity; brevity

meaning brevity (of life)

type Default

meaning brevity

Example of vocabulary brevitynamespace

the quality of using few words when speaking or writing

chất lượng sử dụng ít từ khi nói hoặc viết

The report is a masterpiece of brevity.
Báo cáo này là một kiệt tác về sự ngắn gọn.
Charles Dickens was not known for his brevity.
Charles Dickens không nổi tiếng vì sự ngắn gọn của mình.
For the sake of brevity, I’d like to make just two points.
Để ngắn gọn, tôi chỉ muốn nêu ra hai điểm.
The email was a perfect example of brevity, conveying all the necessary information in just a few sentences.
Email này là ví dụ hoàn hảo về sự ngắn gọn, truyền tải mọi thông tin cần thiết chỉ trong vài câu.
Her brevity in decision-making left no room for second-guessing.
Sự ngắn gọn trong việc ra quyết định của bà không để lại chỗ cho sự suy đoán.