in extremis

in ex·tre·mis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in eks-tre-mees; English in ik-stree-mis]
- /ɪn ɛksˈtrɛ mis; English ɪn ɪkˈstri mɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in eks-tre-mees; English in ik-stree-mis]
- /ɪn ɛksˈtrɛ mis; English ɪn ɪkˈstri mɪs/

Definitions of in extremis words

abbreviation IN EXTREMIS in extremity. 1
adverb in extremis near death. 1
adverb in extremis in serious circumstances 1
adverb in extremis about to die 1
phrase in extremis If someone or something is in extremis, they are in a very difficult situation and have to use extreme methods. 0
phrase in extremis You can say that someone is in extremis when they are very ill and likely to die. 0

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Parts of speech for In extremis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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in extremis popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for in extremis

adj in extremis

doomed — fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune: In exile and poverty, he met his doom.
fading — to lose brightness or vividness of color.
moribund — in a dying state; near death.
decaying — rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing
sinking — to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows.

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Antonyms for in extremis

adj in extremis

permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
growing — becoming greater in quantity, size, extent, or intensity: growing discontent among industrial workers.
living — having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
creating — to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes.
developing — If you talk about developing countries or the developing world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are poor and have few industries.

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