extremity

• Nom désignant la partie la plus éloignée ou le bout d'un élément ; il s'emploie souvent en médecine pour un membre ou une partie du corps, et aussi pour exprimer une limite ou un degré extrême.

A noun referring to the farthest point or part of something, often used in medical contexts to describe a limb or appendage of the body.

1. Farthest point or endB2formal

   The furthest point or limit of something.

   extrémité

   • They traveled to the northern extremity of the island.
   • The extremity of the rope was frayed.
   • The garden is located at the eastern extremity of the estate.

   Synonymesboundarybrinkedgeendlimitperipherytipverge

2. Extreme degree or conditionC1formal

   A state of being extreme, especially in terms of difficulty, danger, or suffering.

   Degré ou état extrême

   • The soldiers endured the extremity of the harsh winter.
   • She was driven to the extremity of despair.
   • The situation reached an extremity that required immediate action.

   Synonymesacutenessexcessivenessextremeintensityseverity

   Antonymesmediocritymoderation

3. Limb of the bodyB2formalmedical

   A hand or foot, especially in medical or anatomical contexts.

   Extrémité du corps

   • The patient's extremities were cold due to poor circulation.
   • Doctors examined the extremities for signs of injury.
   • Frostbite can affect the extremities like fingers and toes.

   Synonymesappendagelimbmember