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severity
[ suh-ver-i-tee ]
noun
- harshness, sternness, or rigor:
Their lives were marked by severity.
- austere simplicity, as of style, manner, or taste:
The severity of the decor was striking.
- intensity or sharpness, as of cold or pain.
- grievousness; hard or trying character or effect:
The severity of his loss was finally becoming apparent.
- rigid exactness or accuracy.
- an instance of strict or severe behavior, punishment, etc.
Other Words From
- nonse·veri·ty noun plural nonseverities
- over·se·veri·ty noun
- super·se·veri·ty noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Trials show cladribine can reduce the number and severity of relapses.
You’d think a show that follows the transition from soccer champions to cultish cannibals would want to start us off with pure, innocent girls to emphasize the severity of their journey.
In total, the agency added over 1.2 million acres into the zones, over 300,000 of which are in severity zones where many of the state’s fire safety regulations apply.
Before the game, JJ Redick said James’ injury was still being evaluated, and that the team doesn’t have a clear sense of the severity.
Based on the severity of the deputy’s injuries, in this instance the bureau decided to retain the case and handle the investigation.
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