Definitions
Seriousness, harshness, or the degree to which something is severe.
Word origin
From Middle English severity, from Middle French severite (modern French sévérité), from Latin sevēritās. By surface analysis, severe + -ity.
Used in a sentence
“The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Degree of harshness”8 letters
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