Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of brief is as below...

Precipitate :: Precipitate (a.) Ending quickly in death; brief and fatal; as, a precipitate case of disease..

Memorandum :: Memorandum (n.) A brief or informal note in writing of some transaction, or an outline of an intended instrument; an instrument drawn up in a brief and compendious form..

Breviloquence :: Breviloquence (n.) A brief and pertinent mode of speaking.

Stound :: Stound (n.) A brief space of time; a moment.

Shortly :: Shortly (adv.) In a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

Breviate :: Breviate (n.) A lawyer's brief.

Metaphor :: Metaphor (n.) The transference of the relation between one set of objects to another set for the purpose of brief explanation; a compressed simile; e. g., the ship plows the sea..

Bull :: Bull (v. i.) A letter, edict, or respect, of the pope, written in Gothic characters on rough parchment, sealed with a bulla, and dated a die Incarnationis, i. e., from the day of the Incarnation. See Apostolical brief, under Brief..

Creed :: Creed (v. t.) A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive..

Card :: Card (n.) A published note, containing a brief statement, explanation, request, expression of thanks, or the like; as, to put a card in the newspapers. Also, a printed programme, and (fig.), an attraction or inducement; as, this will be a good card for the last day of the fair..

Flash :: Flash (n.) The time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period.

Multiplication :: Multiplication (n.) The process of repeating, or adding to itself, any given number or quantity a certain number of times; commonly, the process of ascertaining by a briefer computation the result of such repeated additions; also, the rule by which the operation is performed; -- the reverse of division..

Proglottis :: Proglottis (n.) One of the free, or nearly free, segments of a tapeworm. It contains both male and female reproductive organs, and is capable of a brief independent existence..

Lengthy :: Lengthy (superl.) Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; -- said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like..

Resume :: Resume (n.) A summing up; a condensed statement; an abridgment or brief recapitulation.

Note :: Note (n.) A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation..

Summary :: Summary (a.) Formed into a sum; summed up; reduced into a narrow compass, or into few words; short; brief; concise; compendious; as, a summary statement of facts..

Trip :: Trip (n.) A brief or rapid journey; an excursion or jaunt.

Abstract :: Abstract (a.) That which comprises or concentrates in itself the essential qualities of a larger thing or of several things. Specifically: A summary or an epitome, as of a treatise or book, or of a statement; a brief..

Succinic :: Succinct (a.) Compressed into a narrow compass; brief; concise.

Random Fonts

Most Popular