severity
Pronunciation
/sɪˈvɛɹɪti/

Definition & Meaning of "severity"in English

Severity
01

lacking softness, adornment, or warmth

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
02

the intensity or degree of something challenging or impactful, such as pain, weather conditions, or any adverse circumstance

Examples
The severity of the heatwave led to health warnings across the region.
03

excessive sternness

04

something hard to endure

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