English dictionary

extremity

/I/k'str/E/m/I/t/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an external body part that projects from the body

noun.body

Synonyms appendage member

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

noun.state

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the greatest or utmost degree

noun.state

Examples
The extremity of despair.

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the outermost or farthest region or point

noun.location

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that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

noun.body

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The extreme part; the utmost limit; the farthest or remotest point or part; as, the <i>extremities</i> of a country.

noun

Source: webster1913