brev ‧ i ‧ ty AC /ˈbrevəti, ˈbrevɪti/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable] formal
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: brevitas , from brevis ; ⇨ ↑ brief 1 ]
1 . the quality of expressing something in very few words ⇨ brief :
Letters published in the newspaper are edited for brevity and clarity.
2 . the quality of continuing for only a short time ⇨ brief :
the brevity of her visit