circumbrevancy
The quality or state of being brief while still managing to encompass all essential surrounding details or context. It describes a communication style that is concise yet remarkably comprehensive in scope, effectively 'circling' a topic with minimal words.
예시
3 / 5The circumbrevancy of his text message told me everything I needed to know without a long phone call.
The circumbrevancy of his text message told me everything I needed to know without a long phone call.
The legal counsel’s circumbrevancy during the hearing was noted by the judge as highly efficient and professional.
The legal counsel’s circumbrevancy during the hearing was noted by the judge as highly efficient and professional.
Don't expect a long story; Mark is famous for his circumbrevancy when he's in a hurry.
Don't expect a long story; Mark is famous for his circumbrevancy when he's in a hurry.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'circle' (circum) that is 'brief' (brev). Imagine a small circle that still manages to hold a whole forest inside.
빠른 퀴즈
The author's ____ allowed him to summarize the complex 500-page report into a single, yet comprehensive, page.
정답!
정답은: circumbrevancy
예시
The circumbrevancy of his text message told me everything I needed to know without a long phone call.
everydayThe circumbrevancy of his text message told me everything I needed to know without a long phone call.
The legal counsel’s circumbrevancy during the hearing was noted by the judge as highly efficient and professional.
formalThe legal counsel’s circumbrevancy during the hearing was noted by the judge as highly efficient and professional.
Don't expect a long story; Mark is famous for his circumbrevancy when he's in a hurry.
informalDon't expect a long story; Mark is famous for his circumbrevancy when he's in a hurry.
The thesis was praised for its circumbrevancy, capturing the nuances of the entire century within just three chapters.
academicThe thesis was praised for its circumbrevancy, capturing the nuances of the entire century within just three chapters.
In our fast-paced industry, circumbrevancy is a virtue because it saves precious time for stakeholders.
businessIn our fast-paced industry, circumbrevancy is a virtue because it saves precious time for stakeholders.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
in the interest of circumbrevancy
in the interest of circumbrevancy
a master of circumbrevancy
a master of circumbrevancy
characterized by circumbrevancy
characterized by circumbrevancy
자주 혼동되는 단어
Circumlocution refers to using many words to avoid saying something directly (wordiness), whereas circumbrevancy refers to using few words to cover everything (conciseness).
사용 참고사항
This is a rare, formal term often found in advanced vocabulary tests or academic writing. Use it to praise writing that is efficient yet manages to be thorough.
자주 하는 실수
Learners may confuse this with 'circumlocution' because of the 'circum-' prefix; however, they are near-opposites in terms of word count efficiency.
암기 팁
Think of a 'circle' (circum) that is 'brief' (brev). Imagine a small circle that still manages to hold a whole forest inside.
어원
Formed from the Latin 'circum-' (around) and 'brevis' (short), reflecting a 'short' way of going 'around' a topic.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The author's ____ allowed him to summarize the complex 500-page report into a single, yet comprehensive, page.
정답!
정답은: circumbrevancy
관련 단어
ozone
B2Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.
layer
B2A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.
around
C2As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.
climate
B2Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.
immune
B2Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.
virus
B2A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.
species
B2A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.
business
B2Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.
contract
C1A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.
bonus
B2A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.
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