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Breviate (noun) means a short written summary of something longer.

noun

1

A short written summary of something longer.

2

A short letter or message.

3

(law) A document setting out a case, prepared for a lawyer.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

First attested in 1581; borrowed from Latin breviātum, from the perfect passive participle of breviō (“shorten, abridge”), see -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Rhymes for breviate

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What is the meaning of breviate?

"breviate" (noun) means a short written summary of something longer.

What are the different meanings of breviate?

"breviate" has 3 main meanings: 1. A short written summary of something longer; 2. A short letter or message; 3. (law) A document setting out a case, prepared for a lawyer.

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