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se·ver·i·ty
 severity
- pronunciation:
- s
ve
rih
ti
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
severities |
| definition 1: |
the quality or condition of being severe.
- antonyms:
- lenity
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| definition 2: |
strictness; harshness.
She was a cross woman and disciplined the children with severity. |
| definition 3: |
plainness; austerity.
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| definition 4: |
strength; intensity.
The severity of the illness often depends on the general health of the patient. |
| related words: |
asperity, violence |
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