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| ex·trem·i·ty [ ik strémmətee ] |
noun (plural ex·trem·i·ties) |
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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
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often used in the plural
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2. farthest point: a point that is the farthest out, especially from the center
  the southernmost extremity of the continent
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3. highest degree: the highest degree or greatest intensity of something
in the extremity of her grief
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4. danger: a situation or state of great danger or distress
They prayed for help in their extremity.
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plural noun ex·trem·i·ties |
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drastic measures: drastic or unreasonable measures
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formal
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