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severities


Meanings
  • Noun

    The degree or level of harm or damage caused by something.

    - "The severities of the storm caused extensive damage to the city."
    - "The doctor gave a grim diagnosis with severities that shocked the family."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with severities
territories , certainties , familiarities
Variants
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severities , severity
Etymology
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From Old French severité, from sever 'severe'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'severities' comes from the Old French word 'severité', which means 'severity'.

  2. In literature, the character Macbeth is known for his severities and harshness towards others.


Related Concepts
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  1. extitities: Refers to the degree of extreme or intense emotions or experiences, which can be related to the concept of severities.

  2. consequences: The outcomes or results of an action or situation, which can be influenced by the severities of the initial event.


Culture
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In literature, 'severities' can refer to the harshness or strictness of a character or situation. In music, it can refer to the intensity or heaviness of a genre.

How to Memorize "severities"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scale with different levels of harm or damage, with 'severities' representing the highest level.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'severities' with the idea of a harsh or strict situation or character.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Severe Damage Causes Extensive Results' to remember the meaning of 'severities'.


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