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extremity in German

extremity in German is Extremität, äußerstes Ende, Extremste — extremity means the furthest or outermost point of something.

extremity in German

Extremität
noun
The most extreme or furthest point of something. [from c. 1400]
äußerstes Ende
noun
The most extreme or furthest point of something. [from c. 1400]
Extremste
noun
An extreme measure.
Äußerste
noun
An extreme measure.
Extremität
noun
A hand or foot. [from early 15th c.]

What does "extremity" mean?

  1. noun The furthest or outermost point of something.
    "The lighthouse sits at the southern extremity of the island."
  2. noun A hand, foot, or limb of the body.
    "Frostbite usually affects the extremities first — fingers, toes, ears, and nose."
  3. noun A situation of extreme difficulty or urgency; a drastic measure.
    "In their extremity, the villagers turned to whatever help they could find."

extremity in a sentence

  • The lighthouse sits at the southern extremity of the island.
  • Frostbite usually affects the extremities first — fingers, toes, ears, and nose.
  • In their extremity, the villagers turned to whatever help they could find.

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What is "extremity" in German?

"extremity" in German is Extremität, äußerstes Ende, Extremste. extremity means: The furthest or outermost point of something.

How do you use "extremity" in a sentence?

Example: "The lighthouse sits at the southern extremity of the island." In German, "extremity" is Extremität, äußerstes Ende, Extremste.

Are there other ways to say "extremity" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "extremity": Extremität, äußerstes Ende, Extremste, Äußerste.

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