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Severing

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈsɛvəɹɪŋ

Definitions

The act by which something is severed.

Equivalents

العربيةالقطع
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Latinaseparatio

Examples

“The penile mishaps (one involving a bristled toothbrush), severings (one involves hungry ducks) and surgeries cited by Ms. Roach are nothing if not memorable, but her book consistently undermines its own⟳ discoveries.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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