extremity meaning and definition

EXTREMITY noun

Definition of extremity (noun)

1. an external body part that projects from the body
   • "it is important to keep the extremities warm"
   • synonyms: appendage, member
2. an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
3. the greatest or utmost degree
   • "the extremity of despair"
4. the outermost or farthest region or point
5. that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso