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brevity

/ˈbrɛvəti/
bre · vi · ty ˈbrɛ · və · ti
English Definition
n. conciseness; shortness; terseness
中文释义
简洁;短暂
Significado en Español
brevedad
한국어 뜻
간결함, 짧음
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ngắn gọn, sự ngắn ngủi
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Example Sentence

The brevity of his speech was appreciated.

他演讲的简洁受到了赞赏。

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brev(short) + ity → conciseness.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “brevity” in the following sentence: The speaker was praised for the brevity of his presentation, which was both informative and concise.

  1. A length
  2. B wordiness
  3. C conciseness
  4. D elaboration
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C — conciseness. “brevity” means n. conciseness; shortness; terseness

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The wise editor praised the report for both its clarity and its ______.

  1. A length
  2. B brevity
  3. C wordiness
  4. D rambling
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B — brevity. “brevity” means n. conciseness; shortness; terseness

Common questions about “brevity”

What does “brevity” mean?

brevity — n. conciseness; shortness; terseness. In Chinese: 简洁;短暂.

How do you pronounce “brevity”?

brevity is pronounced /ˈbrɛvəti/. It breaks into 3 syllables: bre · vi · ty.

How do you use “brevity” in a sentence?

The brevity of his speech was appreciated. (他演讲的简洁受到了赞赏。)

What are synonyms for “brevity”?

conciseness, shortness — all close in meaning to brevity (n. conciseness; shortness; terseness).

Is “brevity” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. brevity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “brevity”?

brev(short) + ity → conciseness.

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