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IN EXTREMIS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in extremis mean?
• IN EXTREMIS (adverb)
The adverb IN EXTREMIS has 1 sense:
1. at the point of death
Familiarity information: IN EXTREMIS used as an adverb is very rare.
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