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Synonyms & Similar Words
edge
border
boundary
limit
fringe
margin
periphery
end
termination
conclusion
extremum
outermost
farthest
remotest
utmost
furthest
boundary line
borderline
perimeter
circumference
periphery
outer limit
edge
brink
threshold
cusp
Meaning of Extremity
The primary meaning of the word "extremity" is a point or part that is farthest from the center.
Definitions
- A point or part that is farthest from the center of something
- * The most extreme or distant part of something
- * A state of being in a very difficult or unpleasant situation
Etymology of Extremity
The word "extremity" originated from the Old French word "extremite", which is derived from the Latin word "extremitas", meaning "farthest part" or "utmost point"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the outermost or farthest parts of objects, regions, or concepts, as well as situations of extreme difficulty or hardship
Example Uses
- The hikers reached the extremity of the mountain and were rewarded with a breathtaking view
- * The country is struggling to cope with the extremity of the economic crisis
- * The doctor had to amputate the extremity of the patient's leg due to severe injury