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deadliness

  • a word derived from deadly.
    deadly
    adjective
    causing or tending to cause death; fatal; lethal.

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For some, the Bayesian framework is essentially a working definition of rationality or common sense: As one learns more, one’s views change—whether about the weather or the deadliness of a disease like Covid-19.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026

About a decade ago, Chow found antibodies that enhanced the deadliness of anthrax toxin.

From Science Magazine ● Jan. 16, 2024

Tight presidential security is essential, given the deadliness of past political violence.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 2, 2024

In this environment, the ability to switch fuels contributes to the deadliness of pancreatic cancers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2023

The intelligence, the deadliness, and, most surprisingly, the pain.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins