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    Extremity

    /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The farthest or most remote part of something.
    The explorers reached the extremity of the uncharted territory.
    The condition of being extreme; the highest or utmost degree.
    His efforts were pushed to the extremity of human endurance.
    A limb or appendage of the body, such as an arm or leg.
    Injuries to the extremities are common in contact sports.
    An extreme condition or situation.
    They were forced to survive in the extremity of the harsh winter.

    Etymology

    Middle English extremite, from Old French extremité, from Latin extremitas.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the extremity
    to the fullest extent or degree; with intensive effort or seriousness.
    in the extremity
    in an extreme situation requiring urgent action.

    Related Words

    extreme
    reaching a high or the highest degree; very great or intense.
    extremism
    the holding of extreme political or religious views.

    Slang Meanings

    Pushing the limits or going all out in a situation.
    He went to the extremity with his party plans this weekend.
    Being in a dire or difficult position.
    She's in a bit of an extremity with her finances right now.