extreme

/ɛkˈstɹiːm//ɪkˈstɹim/

noun

  1. 1

    The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

  2. 2

    Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.

    extremes of temperature
  3. 3

    A drastic expedient.

    Some people go to extremes for attention on social media.
  4. 4

    Either of the two numbers at the ends of a proportion, as 1 and 6 in 1:2=3:6.

adjective

  1. 1

    Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.

    At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin.
  2. 2

    In the greatest or highest degree; intense.

    He has an extreme aversion to needles, and avoids visiting the doctor.
  3. 3

    Excessive, or far beyond the norm.

    His extreme love of model trains showed in the rails that criscrossed his entire home.
  4. 4

    Drastic, or of great severity.

    I think the new laws are extreme, but many believe them necessary for national security.
  5. 5

    Of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment.

    Television has begun to reflect the growing popularity of extreme sports such as bungee jumping and skateboarding.
  6. 6

    Ultimate, final or last.

    the extreme hour of life

adverb

  1. 1

    Extremely.

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