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- Dictionaryextremity/ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/
noun
- 1. the furthest point or limit of something: "the peninsula's western extremity" Similar Opposite
- 2. the degree to which something is extreme: "the extremity of the violence concerns us" Similar
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The meaning of EXTREMITY is the farthest or most remote part, section, or point. How to use extremity in a sentence.
EXTREMITY definition: 1. the furthest point, especially from the centre: 2. the parts of the human body furthest from…. Learn more.
the extreme or terminal point, limit, or part of something. Synonyms: boundary, border, verge, termination, end. a limb of the body. Usually extremities. the end part of a limb, as a hand or foot: to experience cold in one's extremities.
EXTREMITY meaning: 1. the furthest point, especially from the centre: 2. the parts of the human body furthest from…. Learn more.
An extremity is a limb or appendage of the body, particularly the hands and feet. If the weather is cold, you have to be sure to protect your extremities from frostbite by wearing gloves, warm socks, and boots. The noun extremity also means the outermost point or part — the one that's farthest away. Nauset Light Beach on Cape Cod, for example ...
noun. /ɪkˈstreməti/ (plural extremities) [countable] the furthest point, end or limit of something. The lake is situated at the eastern extremity of the mountain range. We travelled the whole distance between the two extremities of the island. Definitions on the go.
The extremity of a situation or of someone's behaviour is the degree to which it is severe, unusual, or unacceptable. In spite of the extremity of her seclusion she was sane. [ + of ]
extremity. ( ɪkˈstrɛmɪtɪ) n, pl -ties. 1. the farthest or outermost point or section; termination. 2. the greatest or most intense degree. 3. an extreme condition or state, as of adversity or disease. 4. (Anatomy) a limb, such as a leg, arm, or wing, or the part of such a limb farthest from the trunk.
an extreme or extraordinary measure, act, etc.: to go to any extremity to feed the children. extreme nature or character: the extremity of his views on foreign trade. Archaic .
Origin of Extremity. From Middle English extremite, from Old French extremite, from Latin extremitas (“the extremity or end”), from extremis (“furthest, extreme”); see extreme. From Wiktionary.
