Synonyms for extremity
ɪkˈstrɛm ɪ ti

Princeton's WordNet(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. extremity, appendage, member(noun)

   an external body part that projects from the body

   "it is important to keep the extremities warm"

   Synonyms:
   process, appendage, penis, member, phallus, outgrowth, fellow member

2. extremity(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   appendage, member

3. extremity(noun)

   the greatest or utmost degree

   "the extremity of despair"

   Synonyms:
   appendage, member

4. extremity(noun)

   the outermost or farthest region or point

   Synonyms:
   appendage, member

5. extremity(noun)

   that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

   Synonyms:
   appendage, member

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. extremity(noun)

   Synonyms:
   limb

2. extremity(noun)

   The most extreme or furthest point of something.

   Synonyms:
   limb

3. extremity(noun)

   An extreme measure.

   Synonyms:
   limb

4. extremity(noun)

   A hand or foot.

   Guillian-Barré syndrome causes one to not be able to move one's extremities.

   Synonyms:
   limb

English Synonyms and Antonyms(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. extremity(n)

   The end is the terminal part of a material object that has length; the extremity is distinctively the terminal point, and may thus be but part of the end in the general sense of that word; the extremity is viewed as that which is most remote from some center, or some mean or standard position; the southern end of South America includes all Patagonia, the southern extremity or point is Cape Horn. Tip has nearly the same meaning as extremity, but is said of small or slight and tapering objects; as, the tip of the finger; point in such connections is said of that which is drawn out to exceeding fineness or sharpness, as the point of a needle, a fork, or a sword; extremity is said of something considerable; we do not speak of the extremity of a needle. Terminus is chiefly used to designate the end of a line of travel or transportation: specifically, the furthermost station in any direction on a railway, or by extension the town or village where it is situated. Termination is the Latin and more formal word for the Saxon end, but is chiefly used of time, words, undertakings, or abstractions of any kind. Expiration signifies the coming to an end in the natural course of things; as, the expiration of a year, or of a lease; it is used of things of some consequence; we do not ordinarily speak of the expiration of an hour or of a day. Limit implies some check to or restraint upon further advance, right, or privilege; as, the limits of an estate (compare BOUNDARY). A goal is an end sought or striven for, as in a race. For the figurative senses of end and its associated words, compare the synonyms for the verb END; also for AIM; CONSEQUENCE; DESIGN.

   See synonyms for BEGINNING.

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, achievement, bound, boundary, cessation, close, completion, conclusion, consequence, consummation, design, effect, end, end, expiration, extent, finale, finis, finish, fulfilment, goal, intent, issue, limit, outcome, period, point, purpose, result, termination, terminus, tip, utmost, uttermost

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. extremity

   Synonyms:
   end, termination, close, conclusion

   Antonyms:
   beginning, commencement, opening, origin, body, centre, bulk

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. extremity(n.)

   Synonyms:
   end, termination, verge, border, extreme

2. extremity(n.)

   Synonyms:
   utmost point, highest degree

3. extremity(n.)

   Synonyms:
   utmost distress, greatest difficulty

PPDB, the paraphrase database(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these paraphrases:

1. List of paraphrases for "extremity":

   tip, end

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1. Colonel Morgan, In response to the British demand of the surrender of Fort Washington:

   Actuated by the most glorious cause that mankind ever fought in, I am determined to defend this post to the very last extremity.

2. June Jordan:

   If any of us hopes to survive, s/he must meet the extremity of the American female condition with immediate and political response. The thoroughly destructive and indefensible subjugation of the majority of Americans cannot continue except at the peril of the entire body politic.

3. Dan Bien:

   Unless you are being paid professionally to get back on the field of play, waiting to ensure that strength, motion, balance and stability, movement mechanics, lower extremity power, confidence and psychological approach are all optimized is the best strategy, just because the knee is no longer painful is not a guarantee that these criteria have been optimized.

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