How Do You Spell BREVET?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈɛvɪt] (IPA)

The word "brevet" is spelled with five letters, but its pronunciation may cause some trouble. The IPA phonetic transcription for "brevet" is /ˈbrɛvət/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short e sound, /ɛ/, followed by the voiced consonant v, /v/. The second syllable starts with the unvoiced consonant b, /b/, and then the short e sound, /ə/, and the final consonant t, /t/. So, remember to use the correct phonetic symbols when writing and pronouncing the word "brevet."

BREVET Meaning and Definition

1. Brevet, also known as brevet rank or brevet promotion, is a term used primarily in military contexts to refer to an honorary or temporary promotion in rank granted to an officer without changing their formal rank or pay grade. The term originated from the French word "brevet," meaning "short document," which led to the usage of "brevet" to describe the temporary nature of the promotion.

   The purpose of a brevet promotion is often to recognize outstanding service, exceptional skills, or leadership abilities of an officer, even when there are no available permanent higher-ranking positions. It allows the officer to hold a higher rank for a limited period, usually during wartime or in times of significant need. The brevet promotion may grant the officer a higher position and increased authority, but it does not alter their seniority or pension entitlements.

   Brevet promotions can offer temporary advantages, such as enhanced responsibilities, increased pay for the duration of their promotion, or the ability to command larger units. However, once the specific circumstances that necessitated the brevet promotion end or when permanent positions become available, the officer reverts to their original rank. In some cases, a brevet promotion may also serve as a stepping stone towards a permanent promotion, as it enables officers to demonstrate their capabilities in higher positions.

   Despite being most commonly associated with the military, the term "brevet" has occasionally been used in civilian contexts to denote a temporary or honorary promotion, although such instances are relatively rare.

2. • Taking rank by brevet.

   • The commission which confers on an officer the next highest rank to the one he holds, but does not entitle him to the increased pay.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BREVET

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• Blewet
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• Prevety

Etymology of BREVET

The word "brevet" has its origins in the Latin word "brevitas", which means "shortness" or "brief". It evolved into the Old French word "brevet" around the 14th century, with a similar meaning of "brief" or "short". In the military context, "brevet" came to refer to a commission given to an officer granting him a higher rank for a specific period or for exceptional service. Over time, the term "brevet" also gained usage in various other domains, such as education and law, retaining its original sense of something temporary or provisional.

Similar spelling words for BREVET

• rivet,
• Braved,
• beret,
• brevity,
• breed,
• bravest,
• breve,
• brave.

Plural form of BREVET is BREVETS

Conjugate verb Brevet

CONDITIONAL

I would brevet

you would brevet

he/she/it would brevet

we would brevet

they would brevet

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be breveting

you would be breveting

he/she/it would be breveting

we would be breveting

they would be breveting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have brevet

you would have brevet

he/she/it would have brevet

we would have brevet

they would have brevet

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been breveting

you would have been breveting

he/she/it would have been breveting

we would have been breveting

they would have been breveting

FUTURE

I will brevet

you will brevet

he/she/it will brevet

we will brevet

they will brevet

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be breveting

you will be breveting

he/she/it will be breveting

we will be breveting

they will be breveting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have breveted

you will have breveted

he/she/it will have breveted

we will have breveted

they will have breveted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been breveting

you will have been breveting

he/she/it will have been breveting

we will have been breveting

they will have been breveting

IMPERATIVE

you brevet

we let´s brevet

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to brevet

PAST

I breveted

you breveted

he/she/it breveted

we breveted

they breveted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was breveting

you were breveting

he/she/it was breveting

we were breveting

they were breveting

PAST PARTICIPLE

breveted

PAST PERFECT

I had breveted

you had breveted

he/she/it had breveted

we had breveted

they had breveted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been breveting

you had been breveting

he/she/it had been breveting

we had been breveting

they had been breveting

PRESENT

I brevet

you brevet

he/she/it brevets

we brevet

they brevet

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am breveting

you are breveting

he/she/it is breveting

we are breveting

they are breveting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

breveting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have breveted

you have breveted

he/she/it has breveted

we have breveted

they have breveted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been breveting

you have been breveting

he/she/it has been breveting

we have been breveting

they have been breveting