in extremis
phrase | /in extremis/
in extreme circumstances; at the point of death or crisis
Literal meaning:
"in the extremes"
in extremis
phrase | /in extremis/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinHARDin extreme circumstances; at the point of death or crisis
Literal meaning:
"in the extremes"
Learning Progress
Examples
"They negotiated in extremis to avoid bankruptcy."
"The patient made decisions about care in extremis."
Mnemonic Trick
Use for last-moment or near-death situations: in extremis.
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