extremity

• Substantivo que designa a parte ou ponto mais distante de algo, ou, no contexto médico, uma extremidade do corpo, como braço, perna, mão ou pé. Também pode indicar uma situação ou medida levada ao limite extremo.

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.

   Extremidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboundarybrinkedgeendlimitperipherytipverge

2. Extreme degree or conditionC1formal

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

   Extremo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacutenessexcessivenessextremeintensityseverity

   Antônimosmediocritymoderation

3. Limb of the bodyB2formalmedical

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

   Extremidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosappendagelimbmember