Definitions for brevity

brevity brev·i·ty

Spelling: [brev-i-tee]
IPA: /ˈbrɛv ɪ ti/

Brevity is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 132 anagrams from letters in brevity (beirtvy).

Definitions for brevity

noun

  1. shortness of time or duration; briefness:
  2. the quality of expressing much in few words; terseness:

Origin of brevity

1500-10; Anglo-French brevite, Old French brievete. See brief, -ity

Examples for brevity

“I am going to accept the situation, Judge Henderson,” answered John, with a brevity that did not escape the keen old man.

I am explaining that this Lacedaemonian brevity was the style of primitive philosophy.

The whole operation used a series of brevity codes from the Indian Wars, and Jimbo was a quarter Apache.

In a few words, for brevity was easy to him, Andrew told the story of their disaster.

Much was made last Friday in regards to the brevity of the press conference Mayor Ford held.

Somehow, the brevity of the message creates an inverse potential for misunderstanding.

More I could add, but brevity is best;-- These are our claims to honour you as Guest.

The Baroness listened to them without interest, and answered them with brevity.

The use of “targeted” lends a smell of precision and, therefore, brevity, finality.

“Costumes for the maskenball,” I answered, taking refuge in brevity of reply.

Word Value for brevity
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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