in extremis
At the point of deathAt the point of death.
Meaning
2 sensesAt the point of death.
(broadly)In desperate circumstances.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Latin in extrēmīs.Borrowed from Latin in extrēmīs.
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Word family
1 related wordsRelateddire straits