severing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of cutting or separating something, especially a connection or relationship.

  - "The contract was severed after the breach of terms."
  - "The tree was severed from its roots during the storm."

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Synonyms

becut , cut off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with severing
reverie , severity , terrier

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Variants

List of all variants of severing that leads to same result
sever , severed , severing , severs

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Forms

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severs, severed, severing

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'severer', meaning 'to cut off'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'severance package' refers to the compensation and benefits given to an employee when they are terminated from their job.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'severus' was a judge or magistrate who was responsible for enforcing laws and punishing criminals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Termination: The act of ending a contract, employment, or other agreement.

2. Divorce: The legal dissolution of a marriage.

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Culture

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In literature, 'severing' is often used metaphorically to describe the end of a relationship or the cutting of ties between individuals or groups. In art, images of 'severing' can symbolize transformation, rebirth, or the end of one phase in life and the beginning of another.

How to Memorize "severing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine cutting through something with a sharp instrument, such as a knife or a saw.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'separate' and remember that 'severing' means to do just that: separate or cut something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'sever' as in 'sever a head' or 'sever a limb'.

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