briefness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Middle English breffnes, brevenesse, equivalent to brief + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The characteristic of being brief.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| briefnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
terseness · transiency · conciseness · brevity (of few words) · brevity (of short duration) · fleetingness