deadliness

UK
/ˈdɛd.lin.əs/
US
/ˈdɛd.li.nəs/

Translations

deadlinessnoun
The deadliness of the virus was underestimated.
Смертоносность вируса была недооценена.
The deadliness of the disease has decreased with new treatments.
Летальность болезни снизилась благодаря новым методам лечения.
Additional translations
deadlinessadjective
UK
/ˈdɛd.lin.əs/
US
/ˈdɛd.li.nəs/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "deadliness rating"). Not normally gradable.

Definitions

deadlinessnoun
The quality of being deadly or capable of causing death.
The deadliness of the virus was evident in the rapid spread and high mortality rate.
The degree to which something is dangerous or lethal.
The deadliness of the weapon was a major concern for the authorities.
deadlinessadjective
Attributive: relating to or characterized by being lethal or capable of causing death.
The deadliness level of the chemical agent required special handling procedures.