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 Where were the others? After getting Lewis down to camp, Grace took him into a tent to find severely frostbitten extremities. — Cassidy Randall, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025 What Wang had cut was the popliteal artery, which supplies blood to the left lower extremity. — Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025 What's next: Springbok's device is currently only cleared for use on the lower extremities, but Magargee says the company will pursue additional FDA approvals to use its platform for the upper body. — Erin Brodwin, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025 The first officer who responded was shot in the lower extremities with the second officer shot shortly after, police said. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extremity
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  1. crisis
  2. height
  3. head
  4. depth
  5. limit
Noun
  • This definitional crisis echoes previous technology buzzwords that became diluted through overuse and marketing hype.
    — Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • My plan includes four key proposals, all working together to address this crisis.
    — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of crisis
Noun
  • The senior guard was determined to make his mark on the program, motivated to take his team to new heights.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This pillow has two height options to dial in the perfect amount of neck support.
    — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of height
Noun
  • Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.
    — John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
  • Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.
    — J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017
Definition of head
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  • His departure leaves the center depth chart standing with October additions Ben Brown and Lecitus Smith, 2023 draft choice Jake Andrews, as well as Cole Strange, a former starting left guard and No. 29 overall pick.
    — Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Braves need to add some talent and depth at catcher with Murphy on the sidelines for the next few weeks.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of depth
Noun
  • Enable transaction alerts and spending limits: Set up real-time alerts for transactions and daily spending limits on your cards.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Emergency Regulations Ban Hemp With THC The emergency regulations prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products with detectable amounts of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, or other intoxicating cannabinoids, and set a limit of five servings per package for such products.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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