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What are words that have the root brev in them?

The root "brev" comes from the Latin word "brevis," meaning "short." Here are some words with the root "brev":

Common words:

* Brevity: shortness of duration or length.

* Brief: short in duration or length.

* Abbreviate: shorten a word or phrase.

* Abbreviation: a shortened form of a word or phrase.

* Breviary: a book containing prayers and readings for each day of the year, especially in the Roman Catholic Church.

Less common words:

* Breviloquent: speaking briefly.

* Brevimeter: a device for measuring the length of a word or phrase.

* Breviform: having a short form.

* Brevimetric: relating to the measurement of length.

It's important to note that while the root "brev" signifies shortness, it doesn't always mean "short" in all contexts. Some words may have a different meaning depending on the prefix or suffix used.

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