extremity meaning

extremity as a noun

1. an external body part that projects from the body
   • it is important to keep the extremities warm

   Synonyms: appendage, member

   Type of: external body part

   Kinds: chelicera, mouthpart, fang, claw, parapodium, fin, swimmeret, limb, digit

2. an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)

   Type of: adversity

   Kinds: bitter end

   Related forms: extreme

3. the greatest or utmost degree
   • the extremity of despair

   Type of: ultimacy

   Related forms: extreme

4. the outermost or farthest region or point

   Type of: region

   Kinds: boundary, end, extreme point, limit

   Related forms: extreme

5. that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

   Type of: external body part

   Kinds: vertebrate foot, hand, finger, toe

How to pronounce extremity

extremity is pronounced /ɛkˈstrɛməti/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.