n.
Pronunciation: ik- ' stre-m ə -t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Date: 14th century
1 a : the farthest or most remote part, section, or point <the island's westernmost extremity > b : a limb of the body especially : a human hand or foot
2 a : extreme danger or critical need b : a moment marked by imminent destruction or death
3 a : an intense degree <the extremity of his participation ― Saturday Rev. > b : the utmost degree (as of emotion or pain)
4 : a drastic or desperate act or measure <driven to extremities >