brevity

brev-i-TEE

meaning in plain English

Picture a text message that says everything in just a few words. That short, to‑the‑point style is called brevity.

Think of a quick text—its brevity saves you time.

for example

The professor praised her essay for its brevity, finishing the presentation in just five minutes.

When a story is kept short and the extra details are dropped, that’s brevity in action. It’s why a news headline can fit on a single line.