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brevity

//ˈbrɛvɪti//
English Definition
Conciseness; briefness.
中文释义
简洁;短暂
Example Sentence

The scientist valued brevity in research abstracts, ensuring that each paper conveyed its findings in the fewest possible words.

这位科学家重视研究摘要的简洁性,确保每篇论文用尽可能少的字数传达其发现。

Synonyms
conciseness terseness succinctness
Antonyms
verbosity lengthiness
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
brev(短) + ity → 简短。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “brevity”?

  1. A Apparent or stated but perhaps not true.
  2. B Very attentive to detail; hard to please.
  3. C Conciseness; briefness.
  4. D Rudely disrespectful.
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C — Conciseness; briefness.. “brevity” means Conciseness; briefness..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Conciseness; briefness.”?

  1. A insolent
  2. B fastidious
  3. C brevity
  4. D ostensible
Show answer

C — brevity. “brevity” means Conciseness; briefness..

Common questions about “brevity”

What does “brevity” mean?

brevity — Conciseness; briefness.. In Chinese: 简洁;短暂.

How do you pronounce “brevity”?

brevity is pronounced //ˈbrɛvɪti//.

How is “brevity” used in a sentence?

The scientist valued brevity in research abstracts, ensuring that each paper conveyed its findings in the fewest possible words. (这位科学家重视研究摘要的简洁性,确保每篇论文用尽可能少的字数传达其发现。)

What are synonyms for “brevity”?

conciseness, terseness, succinctness — all close in meaning to brevity (Conciseness; briefness.).

What is the opposite of “brevity”?

verbosity, lengthiness — each the opposite of brevity (Conciseness; briefness.).

Is “brevity” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. brevity is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “brevity”?

brev(短) + ity → 简短。

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