EXTREMITY


Meaning of EXTREMITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ik-ˈstre-mə-tē ]

noun

( 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 Review

b. : the utmost degree (as of emotion or pain)

4. : a drastic or desperate act or measure

driven to extremities

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.