English dictionary
extremity
nounPronunciation
ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an external body part that projects from the body
noun
- that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
noun
- the outermost or farthest region or point
noun
- the greatest or utmost degree
noun
- an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
Example sentences
it is important to keep the extremities warm
the extremity of despair