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Definition of extremity

extremity

/ɪkˈstrɛməti/
ex · trem · i · ty
Adverb:extremely
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Plural:extremities
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Adjective:extreme
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extremity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hand, foot, finger, or toe (usually used in the plural), or in anatomy, an entire upper or lower limb.

Example

"Exposure to freezing temperatures can quickly reduce blood flow to the extremities."

2

The furthest point, outer limit, or remote edge of something.

Example

"The ancient lighthouse stands at the northern extremity of the peninsula."

3

The highest or most intense degree of something, or a condition of severe hardship, distress, or danger.

Example

"Communities often demonstrate remarkable resilience in times of economic extremity."

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• Nearby Words

extremism
extremist
extremistic
extremity
extricate
extrication
extrinsic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French extremite, from Latin extremitas ('outermost part, edge'), derived from extremus ('outermost, utmost'), the superlative of exterus ('outward, on the outside').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extremity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extremity
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