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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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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 Rev. b.
EXTREMITY definition: 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 ...
EXTREMITY meaning: 1. the furthest point, especially from the centre: 2. the parts of the human body furthest from…. Learn more.
noun. the farthest or outermost point or section; termination. the greatest or most intense degree. an extreme condition or state, as of adversity or disease. a limb, such as a leg, arm, or wing, or the part of such a limb farthest from the trunk. archaic. usually plural a drastic or severe measure. Discover More. Other Words From.
Definition of extremity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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] The region is protected by the extremities of its climate. [ + of] Only in extremity, after six weeks of bombing, was he ready to leave. More Synonyms of extremity.
1. The outermost or farthest point or portion: at the extremity of the peninsula. 2. The greatest or utmost degree: the extremity of despair. 3. Grave danger, necessity, or distress: people in extremity. 4. An extreme or severe measure: had to resort to extremities in the crisis. 5. a.
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.
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.
