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severity

The correct spelling is severity.

How to pronounce severity

/səˈvɛɹɨti/
noun

IPA: /səˈvɛɹɨti/

Say it like: Sev-eri-tee

The correct spelling is severity. The state of being severe. For example: "The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence."

Usage Examples

The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The state of being severe.
  2. 2.The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.

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