severity
nounfeminine/sɨvɨɾiˈðaðɨ/medium
se·ve·ri·da·de
Definition
The quality or character of being severe; rigor, austerity, lack of indulgence.
The teacher was known for the severity of her grading.
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage.
Common collocations
with severitygreat severityseverity of punishment
Etymology
Do latim 'severitas', 'severitatis' (rigor, austeridade).