brevity BREV-i-tee noun WS #7

shortness of time or duration; the quality of expressing much in few words; conciseness

1. The brevity of human life makes every moment precious.
2. She appreciated the brevity of his explanation.
3. Brevity is the soul of wit, as Shakespeare famously wrote.
4. His speech was notable for its brevity and clarity.
5. For the sake of brevity, I'll summarize the main points.