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Brevity
01
the quality of being fleeting or short-lived
Examples
The brevity of the summer storm surprised everyone, as it ended almost as soon as it began.
Life 's brevity makes each moment precious.
02
the use of few words to convey meaning clearly and efficiently
Examples
He admired the brevity of her explanation.
The report 's brevity made it easy to digest.
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