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extreme
[ik-streem]
adjective
of a character or kind farthest removed from the ordinary or average.
extreme measures.
utmost or exceedingly great in degree.
extreme joy.
Synonyms:farthest from the center or middle; outermost; endmost.
the extreme limits of a town.
Synonyms: , ,farthest, utmost, or very far in any direction.
an object at the extreme point of vision.
exceeding the bounds of moderation.
extreme fashions.
going to the utmost or very great lengths in action, habit, opinion, etc..
an extreme conservative.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Antonyms:last or final.
extreme hopes.
Chiefly Sports.Ìývery dangerous or difficult.
extreme skiing.
noun
the utmost or highest degree, or a very high degree.
cautious to an extreme.
one of two things as remote or different from each other as possible.
the extremes of joy and grief.
the furthest or utmost length; an excessive length, beyond the ordinary or average.
extremes in dress.
an extreme act, measure, condition, etc..
the extreme of poverty.
Mathematics.Ìý
the first or the last term, as of a proportion or series.
a relative maximum or relative minimum value of a function in a given region.
Logic.Ìýthe subject or the predicate of the conclusion of a syllogism; either of two terms that are separated in the premises and brought together in the conclusion.
Archaic.Ìýthe utmost point, or extremity, of something.
extreme
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adjective
being of a high or of the highest degree or intensity
extreme cold
extreme difficulty
exceeding what is usual or reasonable; immoderate
extreme behaviour
very strict, rigid, or severe; drastic
an extreme measure
(prenominal) farthest or outermost in direction
the extreme boundary
meteorol of, relating to, or characteristic of a continental climate
noun
the highest or furthest degree (often in the phrases in the extreme, go to extremes )
(often plural) either of the two limits or ends of a scale or range of possibilities
extremes of temperature
maths
the first or last term of a series or a proportion
a maximum or minimum value of a function
logic the subject or predicate of the conclusion of a syllogism
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- extremeness noun
- overextreme adjective
- quasi-extreme adjective
- superextreme adjective
- superextremely adverb
- superextremeness noun
- unextreme adjective
- ±ð³æˈ³Ù°ù±ð³¾±ð²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of extreme1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
I was very surprised that the deliberations produced dramatic depolarization between Republicans and Democrats on the most contested issues — and the most extreme people where the ones to change the most.
In an extreme scenario, Iran could disrupt supplies of millions of barrels of oil a day if it targets infrastructure or shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The War Council, sometimes also known as the Quintet Council, operated under conditions of extreme security and secrecy.
“To draw an even more extreme gerrymander would only assure that the barrage of legal challenges against Texas will continue.â€
“It’s inevitable that the most extreme and compelling imagery will win the battle for attention on social media and on TV,†Silverman said via email.
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