单词	severity
释义	severity noun se·​ver·​i·​ty sə-ˈver-ə-tē  : the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh the severity of the climate the severity of the punishment Medication can help shorten the illness and lessen its severity. To make all coastal residents more aware of the severity of the cyclone hazard, and to increase faith and trust in evacuation orders, the emergency personnel must educate them about the benefits of taking refuge in public shelters prior to an approaching cyclone. Bimal Kanti Paul A dog, like a human, is prone to two broadly defined types of bone fracture—open and closed. Within each category, breaks of varying severity may occur. Tom Ewing Synonyms exactingness hardness harshness inflexibility rigidity rigidness rigor rigorousness sternness strictness stringency See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History First Known Use 1530, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition severity noun se·​ver·​i·​ty sə-ˈver-ə-tē : the quality or state of being severe They're determining the severity of the damage. severity noun as in strictness the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) even though no one expected the film to be a hit with the critics, the director was taken aback by the severity of the criticism Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance strictness sternness hardness harshness stringency rigidity inflexibility rigidness rigorousness exactingness resolve rigor gruffness implacability callousness determination dourness pitilessness firmness obduracy hard-heartedness obdurateness stubbornness obstinacy steadfastness austereness monasticism asceticism austerity Antonyms & Near Antonyms flexibility tolerance gentleness tenderness mildness softness laxness patience kindness responsiveness indulgence willingness forbearance lenience compliance pliability pliancy See More
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