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- Dictionaryex·trem·i·ty/ikˈstremədē/
noun
- 1. the furthest point or limit of something: "the peninsula's western extremity" Similar Opposite
- 2. the extreme degree or nature of something: "the extremity of the violence concerns us" Similar
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Extremity is a noun that can mean the farthest or most remote part, section, or point, or a limb of the body, or an extreme degree or condition. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for extremity.
the extreme or terminal point, limit, or part of something. Synonyms: boundary, border, verge, termination, end. 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.
Extremity means the furthest point or the parts of the human body furthest from the heart. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
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.
Extremity means the farthest point or the parts of the human body farthest from the heart. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in different languages.
Extremity is a noun that can mean the furthest end or edge of something, the end parts of the body, the greatest degree of something, or an extreme condition or measure. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and examples from Collins English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of extremity as a noun, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use extremity to refer to the furthest point, end or limit of something, the degree of extremeness, or the parts of your body.
