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Definition of extreme - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
very intenseexcessive or far beyond the norm
- His extreme behavior worried his friends.
2.
opinionsbeyond a norm in views or actions
- Her extreme views often sparked debates.
3.
locationmost distant or outermost point or area
- The extreme edge of the cliff was dangerous.
4.
sportsdifficult or dangerous sports
- He enjoys extreme sports like skydiving.
Noun
1.
end of scaleeither end of a scale or range
- The extremes of temperature were recorded in the desert.
2.
actiondrastic measure or action taken
- As a last extreme, they closed the business.
3.
mathematicsTECH. either of the two numbers at the ends of a proportionTECH.
- In the ratio 1:2=3:6, 1 and 6 are extremes.
Expressions with extreme
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intense dislike or bias against someone or something
The policy was implemented with extreme prejudice against minority groups.
to a very great degree
The climb was difficult in the extreme.
sport with high risk, excitement, and often special gear or skills
Skydiving is considered an extreme sport.
supporting radical leftist political views or policies
The extreme left-wing party gained popularity among young voters.
person with far-right political views
The candidate was known as an extreme right-winger in the political arena.
skiing on very steep, hazardous off-piste areas
They train for extreme skiing in narrow chutes after heavy snow.
located at the farthest or opposite end of a range
At the other extreme, the most expensive option is rarely chosen.
group with very radical left-wing political beliefs
The extreme left protested against the new government policy.
complete transformation of appearance or structure
The house underwent an extreme makeover and looked brand new.
moving between two very different states
The weather changes from one extreme to the other.
point farthest from the middle of something
The extreme point of the circle is its outer edge.
any style of modern heavy metal music
Extreme metal bands often have intense live performances.
supporting the most radical conservative political views
The extreme right candidate won the election.
software methodology promoting agility and simplicity
Extreme programming encourages frequent testing and feedback.
largest or smallest number reached by a function or data set
The graph shows an extreme value where the curve reaches its highest point.
Catholic sacrament for anointing the sick or dying
The priest administered extreme unction to the elderly woman.
Origin of extreme
Latin, extremus (outermost)
Terms with extreme included in their meaning
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become solid
turn into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold
emotion
react with extreme emotion
admiration
object of extreme admiration and devotion
level of intensity
not extreme or excessive
extreme hunger
extremely hungry and in need of food
extreme sorrow
causing great sadness or suffering
intensity
in the most extreme or bad manner or degree
edge
describes the extreme edge of an object
extreme amusement
laugh so hard that tears come out
emotion
cause someone to feel extreme annoyance or irritation
very tired
experience extreme tiredness or lack of energy
cold
die from extreme cold
extreme cold
very cold all the way inside
extreme difficulty
extremely hard to do or understand
extreme speed
extremely high speed or great rapidity
boundary
the extreme limit or border of an area
intensity
excessive or extreme in amount or degree
violence
place characterized by extreme disorder or violence
intensity
most extreme or intense
boundary
located at the extreme edge of a group
extreme sport
sport of jumping from an aircraft and freefalling before opening a parachute
fear
cause someone to feel extreme fear
importance
extreme or remarkable
extreme
extremely or more than usual
Examples of extreme in a sentence
Her extreme dedication impressed everyone. His extreme opinions alienated some friends. Extreme political stances can lead to polarization. A lighthouse stands at the extreme northern tip. They camped in the extreme west of the island. Extreme athletes push their limits daily.
She trains for extreme challenges in the wild. The extremes of wealth and poverty were evident in the city. He explored the extremes of human endurance. Taking such an extreme was unexpected. They resorted to an extreme to solve it. In the equation 4:8=2:4, 4 and 4 are extremes. Mathematicians often discuss the properties of extremes in proportions.
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- French:extrême, mesure extrême, ...
- German:extrem, Extreme, ...
- Italian:estremo, estremità, ...
- Spanish:extremo, límite, ...
- Portuguese:extremo, extremos, ...
- Chinese:极端的, 极端, ...
- Japanese:極端な, 極端, ...
- Arabic:مفرط, طَرَف, ...
- Hebrew:קִיצוֹנִי, קָצֶה, ...
- Russian:крайний, крайность, ...
- Ukrainian:екстремальний, крайнощі, ...
- Hindi:अत्यधिक, सीमा, ...
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