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Noun: brevity  bre-vu-tee
  1. The attribute of being brief or fleeting
    "The brevity of his speech was appreciated by the audience";
    - briefness, transience
     
  2. The use of brief expressions
    "The speech was notable for its brevity and impact"

Derived forms: brevities

Type of: duration, length, terseness

Encyclopedia: Brevity