kovuus — meaning in English

English meaning

• severity noun The quality of being harsh, strict, or extreme.
• toughness noun The quality of being resistant to breaking, wear, or damage.

Senses

kovuus is used for these senses in English:

• severity The state of being severe.
• toughness (uncountable) The state of being tough.

severity — full definition

1. noun The quality of being harsh, strict, or extreme.
2. noun The degree to which something bad or serious is present.

toughness — full definition

1. noun The quality of being resistant to breaking, wear, or damage.
2. noun Mental or physical resilience; the ability to endure hardship.

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