A extremidade
Example: A extremidade da corda estava desgastada após o uso intenso.
Definition
"A extremidade" refers to the end or final point of an object or entity, often where it tapers or concludes. It is commonly used to describe the tip or farthest part, such as the end of a rope, a road, or a physical boundary.
Etymology
The term "a extremidade" originates from the Latin word 'extremitas,' meaning 'outermost point' or 'extreme end.' It entered Portuguese through Old French, maintaining the sense of something situated at the farthest limit or boundary. Did you know? The root 'extrem-' is also found in English words like 'extreme' and 'exterior,' all sharing the idea of something at the outer edge.
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