extremity
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noun \ik-ˈstre-mə-tē\ plural ex·trem·i·ties
Definition of EXTREMITY
1
a : the farthest or most remote part, section, or point <the island's westernmost extremity> b : a limb of the body; especially : a human hand or foot
2
a : extreme danger or critical need b : a moment marked by imminent destruction or death
3
a : an intense degree <the extremity of his participation — Saturday Review> b : the utmost degree (as of emotion or pain)
4
: a drastic or desperate act or measure <driven to extremities>
See Examples of EXTREMITY
- The extremity of her grief is impossible to imagine.
- <made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity>
First Known Use of EXTREMITY
14th century
Related to EXTREMITY
- Synonyms
- boiling point, breaking point, clutch, conjuncture, crisis, crossroad(s), crunch, crunch time, Dunkirk, exigency, emergency, flash point, head, juncture, tinderbox, zero hour
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ex·trem·i·ty
noun \ik-ˈstrem-ət-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ex·trem·i·ties
Medical Definition of EXTREMITY
1
: the farthest or most remote part, section, or point
2
: a limb of the body; especially : a human hand or foot
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