extremity

noun

ik-ˈstre-mə-tē How to pronounce extremity (audio)
Definition of extremitynext
1
as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity

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2
as in height
the most extreme or advanced point at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening

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Recent Examples of extremity However, the Titans reported Nissan Stadium had among the highest number of lower-extremity injuries from 2018-2021 … before switching from grass to turf. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Police said the victims sustained gunshot wounds primarily to their extremities, including their arms and legs. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 The five-times sit-to-stand test assesses functional lower extremity strength and is associated with fall risk and mortality. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Focus on the abdomen first, then gynecomastia reduction and sometimes a body lift at the same time, and finally the extremities like arms and thighs. — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for extremity
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  2. height
  3. head
  4. depth
  5. limit
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  • The last three Democratic presidents inherited terrible economic conditions and had to spend to rescue the country from soaring joblessness, the housing crisis and the pandemic, respectively.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Washington — Senate Democrats demanded answers Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of crisis
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  • Barrack has mediated direct talks between Syria and Israel in an effort to make sure that an uneasy truce is sustained, especially in southern Syria where Israeli forces continue to occupy strategic heights on Syrian soil.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • With their height factor, watch out for Lampard’s side at long throws.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of height
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  • But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Jones also is among 21 to win state titles in their first head-coaching job at any school.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of head
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  • The Broderie Anglaise With a Transitional Jacket With fall’s cool breezes on the horizon, a transitional suede jacket brings depth—and texture—to everyone’s favorite nightie dress from Dôen.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In mid-July 2026 Cembrero's publication, El Confidencial, along with Le Monde, The Guardian and other international outlets, published an in depth investigation on the use of Pegasus by Moroccan intelligence services.
    — Miguel Macias, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of depth
Noun
  • And officials who reach the rank of director-general and above generally have to live with permanent limits on their freedom to travel abroad, even after retirement.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Saturn in your 1st House of Identity, asking whether an agreement still honors your own limits.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
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