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in breve — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • in a nutshell phrase Used to introduce a very short summary of something complicated, giving only the essential point.
  • in short adverb Used to introduce a brief summary of what has just been said or is about to be explained.
  • shortly adverb Soon, or after a brief time.
  • summary noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.

Senses

in breve is used for these senses in English:

  • in a nutshell (idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.
  • in short As a summary; as a shortened version of what has been told or what would have been told.
  • shortly In few words.
  • summary Concise, brief, or presented in a condensed form; presenting information in such a form.

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