Dictionary Check: extremity

"extremity" is a valid word!

Scrabble 21 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

noun

an external body part that projects from the body

Example: "it is important to keep the extremities warm"
Synonyms:
noun

an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)

noun

the greatest or utmost degree

Example: "the extremity of despair"
noun

the outermost or farthest region or point

noun

that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

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