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extremity

ex·trem·i·ty [ ik strémmətee ]


noun  (plural ex·trem·i·ties)
Definition:
 
1. hand or foot: a limb of a person or animal, or the part of a limb that is farthest from the body, especially somebody's hand or foot ( often used in the plural )

2. farthest point: a point that is the farthest out, especially from the center
the southernmost extremity of the continent

3. highest degree: the highest degree or greatest intensity of something
in the extremity of her grief

4. danger: a situation or state of great danger or distress
They prayed for help in their extremity.



plural noun ex·trem·i·ties 
Definition:
 
drastic measures: drastic or unreasonable measures ( formal )

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