severance
Severance (noun) means the act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment. Example: “The severance of diplomatic relations shocked both nations.”
How to use severance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ending of a connection or job, or the payment given when employment ends.
Word forms
severances plural, Severances plural
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The _____ of diplomatic relations shocked both nations.
Etymology
From sever + -ance.
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Rhymes for severance
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What does “severance” mean?
The word “severance” means the act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment. In plain terms, the ending of a connection or job, or the payment given when employment ends.
How do you pronounce “severance”?
“Severance” is pronounced SEHV-ruhns (/ˈsɛv.ɚ.əns/ in IPA).
How do you use “severance” in a sentence?
Here is “severance” used in a sentence: “The severance of diplomatic relations shocked both nations.”
What part of speech is “severance”?
“Severance” is a noun.
Is “severance” a common word?
“Severance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “severance” have?
“Severance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of ending or cutting off a relationship, connection, or employment.