bre·via·ry
| \ ˈbrē-və-rē
, -vyə-, -vē-ˌer-ē, -ˌe-rē also ˈbre- \
, -vyə-, -vē-ˌer-ē, -ˌe-rē also ˈbre- \
plural breviaries
Definition of breviary
1
often capitalized
a
: a book of the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for the canonical hours
b
: divine office
2
[Latin breviarium]
: a brief summary
Synonyms for breviary
Synonyms
- abstract,
- brief,
- capsule,
- conspectus,
- digest,
- encapsulation,
- epitome,
- inventory,
- outline,
- précis,
- recap,
- recapitulation,
- résumé
- (or resume also resumé),
- roundup,
- run-through,
- rundown,
- sum,
- sum-up,
- summa,
- summarization,
- summary,
- summing-up,
- synopsis,
- wrap-up
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“Breviary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breviary. Accessed 28 May. 2022.
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