severity

US /səˈver.ə.t̬i/
UK /səˈver.ə.t̬i/
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1.

the fact or condition of being severe

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The severity of the storm caused widespread damage.
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The doctor explained the severity of her illness.
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harshnessrigorstrictnessacutenessintensity
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severalsevereseverely