extremities

Variant of extremity

extremity definition

ex·trem·ity (ek strem′ə tē, ik-)

noun pl. extremities -·ties

  1. the outermost or utmost point or part; end
  2. the greatest degree
  3. a state of extreme necessity, danger, etc.
  4. Archaic the end of life; dying
  5. an extreme measure; severe or strong action: usually used in pl.
    1. a body limb
    2. the hands and feet

Etymology: ME & OFr extremite < L extremitas < extremus: see extreme

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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