noun

extremity

Translation

extremity, limb

Cold can cause numbness in the extremities.

They traveled to the northern extremity of the island.

They travelled to the northern extremity of the island.

In his extremity, he called for help.

((the extremities)) the hands and feet My feet are one of my extremities.

((the extremity of sth.)) the furthest point of (sth.) We reached the southern extremity of the country.

((in extremity)) in a situation of great difficulty In extremity, people show their true character.

Synonyms: limb, appendage (body part); limit, edge (farthest point); crisis, hardship (degree)

From Latin 'extremitas', from 'extremus' meaning 'outermost'. It refers to the 'outermost' parts of the body (hands and feet) or a place.

Think of the 'extreme' ends of your body (your extremities are your hands and feet) or the 'extreme' end of a location.