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severity

se·ver·i·ty [ sə vérrətee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. state or extent of badness: the state of being very bad, or the extent to which something is bad

2. strictness or sternness: the state of being very strict or stern

3. plainness: the plainness or austerity of something such as a building or style of dress

4.  (plural se·ver·i·ties) harsh act or criticism: an instance of harsh treatment or censure

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