extremity

noun

1. an external body part that projects from the body

- it is important to keep the extremities warm

Similar word(s): appendage, member

Definition categories: body

2. an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)

Definition categories: state, adversity, hardship

3. the greatest or utmost degree

- the extremity of despair

Definition categories: state, ultimacy, ultimateness

4. the outermost or farthest region or point

Definition categories: location, part, region

5. that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

Definition categories: body