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Tartness vs Severity - What's the difference?

tartness | severity | Synonyms |

As nouns the difference between tartness and severity

is that tartness is the characteristic of being tart; sharpness of taste; sourness; bitterness while severity is the state of being severe.

tartness

English

Noun

(es)
  • The characteristic of being tart; sharpness of taste; sourness; bitterness.

    • severity

    English

    Noun

    (severities)
  • The state of being severe.
  • The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.
    • The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.