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- 'stre-1) (the farthest point: The two poles represent the extremities of the earth's axis.)2) (an extreme degree; the quality of being extreme: Their suffering reached such extremities that many died.)3) (a situation of great danger or distress: They need help in this extremity.)4) (the parts of the body furthest from the middle eg the hands and feet.)ledd--------lem--------ytterpunktsubst. \/ɪkˈstremətɪ\/, \/ekˈstremətɪ\/1) ytterste del, ytterpunkt, ytterste grense2) høyeste grad, høydepunkt3) ytterlighet, ekstremitet4) ytterste nød, fortvilet situasjon, nødstilfelle• what can we do in an extremity?5) ( anatomi) ekstremitet, leman extremity of joy den høyeste gledean extremity of misery den dypeste nød, den dypeste elendighetan extremity of pain den voldsomste smertebe in extremities ( gammeldags) ligge på sitt sisteextremities ( anatomi) ekstremiteter, lemmergo to extremities gå til ytterligheterto the last extremity ( gammeldags) til døden
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extremity — /əkˈstrɛməti / (say uhk stremuhtee), /ɛk / (say ek ) noun (plural extremities) 1. the extreme or terminal point, limit, or part of something. 2. a limb of the body. 3. the end part of a limb, as a hand or foot. 4. (often plural) a condition, or… …
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