extremity — the furthest point or limit of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the furthest point or limit of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstriːməti/
Korean meaning: 끝, 극단, 최말단
Korean pronunciation: 익**스트**리머티
Example Sentences
- The penguin waddled to the extremity of the iceberg and realized it was a really bad place for a selfie.
- Frostbite typically affects the extremities first, so wear gloves and warm socks.
- The GPS led us to the extremity of civilization, where even pizza delivery doesn't reach.
extremity
NOUN//ɪkˈstriːməti//
the furthest point or limit of something
A climber reaches the rocky extremity of the mountain cliff
At life's extremity, celebrity meets adversity
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extremitas', derived from 'extremus' meaning 'outermost' or 'last', which comes from 'exterus' meaning 'outer'. The word entered English through Old French.
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📝Examples
“The penguin waddled to the extremity of the iceberg and realized it was a really bad place for a selfie.”
“Frostbite typically affects the extremities first, so wear gloves and warm socks.”
“The GPS led us to the extremity of civilization, where even pizza delivery doesn't reach.”
“The extremity of his anger was evident when he started arguing with the vending machine.”
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