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severing

 

[ ˈsɛvərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cutting

Severing is the act of cutting or separating something into two or more pieces.

Synonyms

cutting, dividing, splitting

Examples of usage

  • The butcher was severing the meat into smaller portions.
  • The surgeon carefully severed the connection between the two organs.

Translations

Translations of the word "severing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corte

🇮🇳 काटना

🇩🇪 Trennung

🇮🇩 pemutusan

🇺🇦 розрив

🇵🇱 odcięcie

🇯🇵 切断

🇫🇷 coupure

🇪🇸 corte

🇹🇷 kesme

🇰🇷 절단

🇸🇦 قطع

🇨🇿 odříznutí

🇸🇰 prerušenie

🇨🇳 切断

🇸🇮 prekinitev

🇮🇸 klipping

🇰🇿 кесу

🇬🇪 გაწყვეტა

🇦🇿 kəsmə

🇲🇽 corte

Etymology

The word 'severing' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'sevrer', meaning 'to separate'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the action of cutting or dividing something. Over time, 'severing' has become a commonly used term in various fields such as surgery, cooking, and construction.

See also: several, severance, severe.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,405, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.