extremity

Meanings

• noun

  The farthest point or end of something.

  - "The North Pole is the extremity of the Earth's landmasses in the northern direction."
  - "The tip of my finger is an extremity that feels the coldest in winter."

• noun

  The highest degree or greatest amount.

  - "She reached the extremity of her patience."
  - "The temperature reached the extremity of 100 degrees Fahrenheit."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

tip , appendage , limb

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extremity
extreme , atrocity , apology , benevolence , calamity , celestiality , delicacy , destiny , infancy , insanity , magnanimity , maturity , nobility , piety , reality , sanctity , senility , sobriety , temporality , vulnerability

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Variants

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extremities , extremity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'extremus' meaning 'outermost' or 'farthest'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has six extremities: two hands, two feet, and the head.

2. The term 'extremity' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. In mathematics, the term 'extremum' refers to the highest or lowest value of a function.

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1. limit: Related to the concept of extremity, a limit is a boundary or the maximum or minimum point that can be reached.

2. exaggeration: Exaggeration is the act of representing something as greater or more extreme than it really is.

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Culture

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In literature, extremity is often used to describe a situation or condition that pushes a character to their limit, as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum'. In art, extremity can refer to the use of exaggerated or extreme forms to convey emotion or intensity.

How to Memorize "extremity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the North Pole as the extremity of the Earth's landmasses.
   - Imagine the tip of your finger as an extremity that feels the coldest in winter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extremity' with 'end' or 'limit'.
   - Think of the word 'extreme' when you see the word 'extremity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'extremity' as 'extreme limit'.

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