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severed
[ sev-erd ]
adjective
- separated from the whole or divided into parts, as by cutting or the like:
The severed cables belonged to two internet companies.
- (of ties or a relationship) broken off or dissolved:
One of the greatest tragedies we see in our work is the severed relationships between those in need and their family and friends.
- Law. (of an estate, titles of a statute, etc.) divided into parts:
A practice known as severed property, or split estates, allows developers to keep or obtain mineral rights underneath privately owned land.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of sever.
Other Word Forms
- -· adjective
- ܲ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of severed1
Example Sentences
These large shade trees, many along South Grand Avenue, were severed at the base or cut several feet above the pavement.
A number of trees were severed at the base, while others were cut several feet above the pavement and a few were still connected to their trunks by just a thread of bark.
Social media images showed a number of trees that were severed at the base, while others were cut several feet above the pavement.
“Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news of the charges of Joe Seiders — we have immediately severed all ties with him,” the band statement said.
In one foul swoop, the administration severed tens of billions in foreign aid contracts, leaving troves of life-saving programs in grave danger.
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