Extremities: meaning, definitions and examples

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extremities

 

[ ษชkหˆstrษ›mษชtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human anatomy

The furthest point or limit of something, especially when compared with other parts.

Synonyms

appendages, edges, limbs

Examples of usage

  • The extremities of the body include the hands, feet, arms, and legs.
  • During winter, it is important to keep the extremities warm to prevent frostbite.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional state

The intense or extreme nature of a feeling, emotion, or situation.

Synonyms

extremeness, intensity, severity

Examples of usage

  • She felt the extremities of joy and sorrow within the span of a single day.
  • The extremities of the situation called for immediate action.

Translations

Translations of the word "extremities" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น extremidades

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Extremitรคten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekstremitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะฝั†ั–ะฒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล„czyny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ››่‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท extrรฉmitรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extremidades

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekstremiteler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุทุฑุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konฤetiny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konฤatiny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ››่‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okonฤine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtlimir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป-ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™traflar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ extremidades

Etymology

The word 'extremities' originates from the Latin word 'extremitas', which means 'the outermost part' or 'the utmost limits'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to the furthest points or limits of something. Over time, it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe the intense or extreme nature of emotions or situations.

See also: extremely, extremeness, extremes, extremism, extremist, extremity.

Word Frequency Rank

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