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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 ...
noun. us / ɪkˈstrem.ə.t̬i / uk / ɪkˈstrem.ə.ti / Add to word list. [ C ] the farthest point, especially from the center: The wood lies on the southern extremity of the estate. extremities [ plural ] formal. the parts of the human body farthest from the heart, for example, the fingers, toes, and nose:
3 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.
[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.
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.
An extreme measure; severe or strong action. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (2) Synonyms: limb. hand. foot. member. appendage. verge. terminus. tail.
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. 5. ( usually plural) archaic a drastic or severe measure.
