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- DictionaryEx·trem·i·ty/ikˈstremədē/
noun
- 1. the furthest point or limit of something: "the peninsula's western extremity"
- 2. the extreme degree or nature of something: "the extremity of the violence concerns us"
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 ...
[countable, uncountable] the degree to which a situation, a feeling, an action, etc. is extreme, difficult or unusual. the extremities/extremity of pain. extremities. [plural] (formal) the parts of your body that are furthest from the centre, especially your hands and feet. Cold extremities and a hot head are the first signs of the fever.
EXTREMITY definition: 1. the furthest point, especially from the centre: 2. the parts of the human body furthest from…. Learn more.
5 days ago · 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. a limb, such as a leg, arm, or wing, or the part of such a limb farthest from the trunk. 5. (usually plural) archaic. a drastic or severe measure.
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. Often extremities. a condition or circumstance of extreme need, distress, etc.: to suffer the extremities of being poor.
the utmost or any extreme degree: the extremity of joy. 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.
Feb 8, 2024 · extremity ( countable and uncountable, plural extremities or (obsolete) extremitys) The most extreme or furthest point of something. [from c. 1400] Synonym: tip. An extreme measure . A hand or foot. [from early 15th c.] Guillain–Barré syndrome causes one to not be able to move one’s extremities.
