Extremity

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstrɛməti/

Definitions of extremity

noun the extreme or terminal point, limit, or part of something

Example Sentences

A1 She injured her extremity while playing in the park.

A2 He felt a sharp pain in his extremity after lifting heavy boxes.

B1 The doctor examined the patient's extremities for any signs of swelling or discoloration.

B2 The mountaineer's extremities were numb from the cold as he reached the summit.

C1 The surgeon carefully operated on the patient's extremity to repair the damaged nerves.

C2 The athlete pushed his body to the extremity of its limits during the intense training session.

Examples of extremity in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's extremity to check for any signs of injury.

informal She accidentally bumped her extremity on the table and it really hurt.

slang I can't believe he went to that extreme to win the game.

figurative The extremity of the situation called for immediate action.

Grammatical Forms of extremity

• plural: extremities
• comparative: more extreme
• superlative: most extreme
• present tense: extremes
• future tense: will extremify
• perfect tense: have extremified
• continuous tense: is extremifying
• singular: extremity
• positive degree: extreme
• infinitive: to extremify
• gerund: extremifying
• participle: extremified

Origin and Evolution of extremity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'extremity' originated from the Latin word 'extremitas', which is derived from the word 'extremus' meaning 'outermost' or 'utmost'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'extremity' has evolved to not only refer to the outermost parts of something but also to signify the utmost degree or intensity of a situation or feeling.