Definitions for extremity

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extremity ex·trem·i·ty

Spelling: [ik-strem-i-tee]

IPA: /ɪkˈstrɛm ɪ ti/

Extremity is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 169 anagrams from letters in extremity (eeimrttxy).

Definitions for extremity

noun

1. the extreme or terminal point, limit, or part of something.
2. a limb of the body.
3. Usually, extremities. the end part of a limb, as a hand or foot:
4. Often, extremities. a condition or circumstance of extreme need, distress, etc.:
5. the utmost or any extreme degree:
6. an extreme or extraordinary measure, act, etc.:
7. extreme nature or character:
8. Archaic. a person's last moment before death.

Origin of extremity

First recorded in 1325-75; Middle English word from Latin word extrēmitās. See extreme, -ity

Examples for extremity

Thus driven to extremity, the Melians surrendered at discretion.

At this moment a rumour was heard at the extremity of the long hall.

Mary's usual quickness was not lacking even now, in this period of extremity.

At this extremity of ill-doing she did not altogether blame Denas.

Perhaps a man never sees so much at a glance as when he is in a situation of extremity.

Richard Morrow was wise when in his extremity he turned to Dr. Dudley.

“It is not implausible that a greater proportion of torso and extremity fat may protect against injury,” the report said.

“A lot of extremity you see in YA is merely attempting to capture the intensity” of being a teen, Lorentz says.

It is rarely necessary, however, to go to such an extremity as suicide.

To do so missing an extremity is astonishing—and an inspiration.