brevity
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First attested in English in 1509[1]; either:
- from Latin brevitatem;[1] or
- from Anglo-Norman brevite, from Old French brievete;[2]from Latin brevitās, from brevis (“‘short’”).[1][3]
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brevity (uncountable)
- The quality of being brief in duration.
- Succinctness; conciseness.
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