IN EXTREMIS


Meaning of IN EXTREMIS in English

[ ˌɪn ɛk'stri:mɪs ]

■ adverb

1》 in an extremely difficult situation.

2》 at the point of death.

Origin

L., from in 'in' + extremis , ablative plural of extremus 'outermost'.

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