extremity

Definition of Extremity in English :

see synonyms of extremity

Noun

1. appendage, extremity, member

an external body part that projects from the body

Example Sentences:
'it is important to keep the extremities warm'

2. extremity

an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)

3. extremity

the greatest or utmost degree

Example Sentences:
'the extremity of despair'

4. extremity

the outermost or farthest region or point

5. extremity

that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Extremity

see synonyms of extremity

noun plural -ties

1.

the farthest or outermost point or section; termination

2.

the greatest or most intense degree

3.

an extreme condition or state, as of adversity or disease

4.

a limb, such as a leg, arm, or wing, or the part of such a limb farthest from the trunk

5. (usually plural) archaic

a drastic or severe measure

Extremity

see synonyms of extremity

nounWord forms: plural exˈtremities

1.

the outermost or utmost point or part; end

2.

the greatest degree

3.

a state of extreme necessity, danger, etc.

4. Archaic

the end of life; dying

5.

an extreme measure; severe or strong action

usually used in pl.

6.

a.

a body limb

b. [pl.]

the hands and feet

Extremity

see synonyms of extremity

n. pl. ex·trem·i·ties

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. A bodily limb: She is in a wheelchair because of weakness of the lower extremities.

b. extremities The hands and feet: Frostbite affects the extremities first.

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