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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
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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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The first known use of breviary was in the 15th century
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