extreme
/ɛkˈstɹiːm//ɪkˈstɹim/
noun
- 1
The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.
- 2
Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.
“extremes of temperature”
- 3
A drastic expedient.
“Some people go to extremes for attention on social media.”
- 4
Either of the two numbers at the ends of a proportion, as 1 and 6 in 1:2=3:6.
adjective
- 1
Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.
“At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin.”
- 2
In the greatest or highest degree; intense.
“He has an extreme aversion to needles, and avoids visiting the doctor.”
- 3
Excessive, or far beyond the norm.
“His extreme love of model trains showed in the rails that criscrossed his entire home.”
- 4
Drastic, or of great severity.
“I think the new laws are extreme, but many believe them necessary for national security.”
- 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
Ultimate, final or last.
“the extreme hour of life”
Synonyms
adverb
- 1
Extremely.
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