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Definition extremity in British English

extremity noun

noun
/ɪkˈstreməti/
1

a part of your body that is furthest from the main part, for example a finger or toe

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ankle appendage arch
1.1

a part of something that is furthest from the main part

Example

The boatyard is located at the southern extremity of the harbour.

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apex back back end
2

an extreme degree of something

Example

silenced by the extremity of his anger

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severity gravity extremity
3

a very bad situation, such as being very ill, injured, or poor

Example

He had never been reduced to such an extremity before.

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danger crisis emergency
Definition extremity in British English