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extremity

noun

/ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

Meaning

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.

in extremity

limit, edge, boundary, peak, crisis

center, middle

in extremity, extremity of pain, extremity of poverty

the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface; serious thought or consideration

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

A pragmatic attitude or policy.

an organized society or form of government

The established set of attitudes held by someone.