American English pronunciation
How to pronounce extremity
IPA transcription: [ɛkst'ɹɛməti]
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Noun
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an external body part that projects from the body
“it is important to keep the extremities warm”
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an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
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the greatest or utmost degree
“the extremity of despair”
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the outermost or farthest region or point
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that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
Usage examples
- Abalak lies near the northern extremity of the Sahel, bordering the Sahara desert.
- Therefore, increasing strength of wrist extensors will decrease the level of upper extremity disability.
- Oakleigh Park railway station serves the eastern extremity of the town.
- The northwest extremity of the peninsula is Cape Colbeck.
- It is the southern extremity of the electrified Sydney Trains network.