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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"
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:
EXTREMITY definition: 1. the furthest point, especially from the centre: 2. the parts of the human body furthest from…. Learn more.
Definition of extremity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
4 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.
Apr 26, 2024 · 1. countable noun [with supp] The extremity of something is its farthest end or edge. [formal] ...a small port on the north-western extremity of the Iberian peninsula. ...the extremities of the airplane. Synonyms: limit, end, edge, border More Synonyms of extremity. 2. plural noun [oft with poss]
