Severing: meaning, definitions and examples

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severing

[ ˈsɛvərɪŋ ]

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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

Word origin

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.