• Severity

    Pronunciation

    • US IPA: /səˈvɛɹɨɾi/

    Origin

    From Latin severus ("severe, serious, grave in demeanor").

    Full definition of severity

    Noun

    severity

    (plural severities)
    1. The state of being severe.
    2. The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.
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