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brevitic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /bɹɛˈvɪtɪk/

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adj

Meaning 1

Embodying brevity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, rare

Examples

  • 1931: Francis W. Chapman, Great Pyramid of Ghizeh from the Aspect of Symbolism and Religion, reprint edition (1997 September 1), page 139 (Kessinger Publishing Co; →ISBN And, indeed, we must believe that Cheops, often anciently called “ the glorious,” in a graphic but wordless suggestiveness aims to convey this ; and as Paul did convey until his word “ eirene,” no doubt for euphonic and brevitic advantage, was inadequately translated in its present abbreviated form.

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History

Etymology

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