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extremity
[ɪkˈstrɛmɪti]
noun
feminine
pl: extremities
extremidade
1.
The farthest or most distant point or part of something
The extremity of the peninsula extends far into the sea.
A extremidade da península se estende muito no mar.
2.
A limb of the body, especially a hand or foot
After the accident, he lost sensation in his extremities.
Após o acidente, ele perdeu a sensibilidade nas extremidades.
3.
A state of great difficulty or distress; an extreme situation
They were forced to harsh measures in the extremity of their circumstances.
Foram forçados a medidas severas na extremidade de suas circunstâncias.
4.
The highest degree or intensity of something
The extremity of her anger was evident in her voice.
A extremidade de sua raiva era evidente em sua voz.
Synonyms
endpoint
edge
extreme
limb
appendage
terminus
Antonyms
center
middle
interior
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
extremidade
Standard usage for all meanings
Portugal
extremidade
Standard usage, also used for limbs in medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
extremidade
Common in both formal and informal speech
São Paulo
extremidade
Preferred in technical and medical terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the extremity of
go to extremities
extremities of pain
reach the extremity
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