extreme (Meaning)
extreme (n)
the furthest or highest degree of something
the point located farthest from the middle of something
extreme (s)
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree
beyond a norm in views or actions
most distant in any direction
extreme (a.)
At the utmost point, edge, or border; outermost; utmost; farthest; most remote; at the widest limit.
Last; final; conclusive; -- said of time; as, the extreme hour of life.
The best of worst; most urgent; greatest; highest; immoderate; excessive; most violent; as, an extreme case; extreme folly.
Radical; ultra; as, extreme opinions.
Extended or contracted as much as possible; -- said of intervals; as, an extreme sharp second; an extreme flat forth.
extreme (n.)
The utmost point or verge; that part which terminates a body; extremity.
Utmost limit or degree that is supposable or tolerable; hence, furthest degree; any undue departure from the mean; -- often in the plural: things at an extreme distance from each other, the most widely different states, etc.; as, extremes of heat and cold, of virtue and vice; extremes meet.
An extreme state or condition; hence, calamity, danger, distress, etc.
Either of the extreme terms of a syllogism, the middle term being interposed between them.
The first or the last term of a proportion or series.
Synonyms & Antonyms of extreme
extreme Sentence Examples
- The extreme heatwave in the summer of 2023 caused widespread wildfires and power outages.
- The athlete pushed himself to the extreme limits of his physical endurance during the marathon.
- The scientist conducted extreme experiments in an attempt to unlock the secrets of the universe.
- The company faced extreme financial difficulties during the economic downturn.
- The politician's extreme views alienated many voters and cost him the election.
- The weather forecaster warned of extreme weather conditions, including tornadoes and blizzards.
- The activists staged an extreme protest, chaining themselves to the gates of the factory.
- The explorer embarked on an extreme expedition to the summit of Mount Everest.
- The movie featured extreme violence and gore, earning it an R rating.
- The team's extreme dedication and hard work paid off, leading them to victory.
FAQs About the word extreme
the furthest or highest degree of something, the point located farthest from the middle of something, of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity, fa
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The extreme heatwave in the summer of 2023 caused widespread wildfires and power outages.
The athlete pushed himself to the extreme limits of his physical endurance during the marathon.
The scientist conducted extreme experiments in an attempt to unlock the secrets of the universe.
The company faced extreme financial difficulties during the economic downturn.
