Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extremity
noun
/ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/
Definition
The furthest point or limit of something.
Examples
- The extremity of the island offers stunning views of the ocean.
- He felt a cold chill at the extremities of his fingers.
- The team was pushed to the extremity of their endurance.
Meaning
Extremity refers to a boundary or a farthest point, typically in a physical context but can also denote a state of extreme conditions or situations.
Synonyms
- end <li;border<li(limit<li)periphery<li)edge
