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brevity
noun as in shortness, briefness
Example Sentences
Sherling said the two services will appeal to different audiences, with CNN Headline viewers looking for brevity while paying customers get the breadth and depth they expect from the cable channel.
His statement was notable for its relative, and unusual, brevity – but primarily for its vagueness.
Some have suggested the brevity of the summit is in part to cater to the US president's attention span and dislike of long meetings.
Life is short, and even if it’s well-lived, its brevity is both beautiful and cruel.
The following has been edited slightly for style and brevity.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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