ASPERITY


Meaning of ASPERITY in English

[ ə'spɛrɪti ]

■ noun ( plural asperities ) harshness of tone or manner.

↘( asperities ) harsh qualities or conditions.

Origin

ME: from OFr. asperite , or L. asperitas , from asper 'rough'.

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