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extremity

noun

ex·​trem·​i·​ty ik-ˈstre-mə-tē How to pronounce extremity (audio)
plural extremities
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
: the utmost degree (as of emotion or pain)
4
: a drastic or desperate act or measure
driven to extremities

Example Sentences

The extremity of her grief is impossible to imagine. made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of extremity was in the 14th century

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