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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) an external body part that projects from the body | |
| Synonyms: | member appendage | |
| Examples: | "it is important to keep the extremities warm" |
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| Related terms: | external_body_part limb claw parapodium fin mouthpart swimmeret vertebrate_foot digit chelicera | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the greatest or utmost degree | |
| Examples: | : "the extremity of despair" |
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| Related terms: | ultimateness | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the outermost or farthest region or point | |
| Related terms: | region end boundary extreme_point limit | |
| 4. | [ noun ] an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) | |
| Related terms: | adversity bitter_end | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (zoology) that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso | |
| Related terms: | external_body_part hand finger toe limb | |
| Similar spelling: |
extremist extremum extremism extremely extreme extramarital extradite exothermic exothermal extrude extradition |
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