define:extremis

January 1st, 2010

There are two main definitions for the word “extremis.” The first is its reference in pop culture, and the second is the translation from its Latin roots:

  1. Extremis (comics)
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    “Extremis” is a six-issue Iron Man story arc written by Warren Ellis with art by Adi Granov and published by Marvel Comics. The Extremis Armor is Iron Man’s most advanced technology.

  2. Main Entry: extremis
    - see IN EXTREMIS
    From Dictionary.com

    in ex·tre·mis [in eks-tre-mees; in ik-stree-mis]

    Latin.

    1. in extremity.
    2. near death.

    Function: adverb

    1. At the point of death.
    2. In grave or extreme circumstances.

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