Extreme

Word EXTREME
Character 7
Hyphenation ex treme
Pronunciations /ɛkˈstɹiːm/

Definitions and meanings of "Extreme"

What do we mean by extreme?

Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest. adjective

Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense. adjective

Being far beyond the norm: synonym: excessive. adjective

Of the greatest severity; drastic. adjective

Characterized by severe, usually oxygen-poor environmental conditions. adjective

Having an affinity for such conditions. adjective

Very dangerous or difficult. adjective

Participating or tending to participate in a very dangerous or difficult sport. adjective

Final; last. adjective

The greatest or utmost degree or point. noun

Either of the two things situated at opposite ends of a range. noun

An extreme condition. noun

An immoderate, drastic expedient. noun

The first or last term of a ratio or a series. noun

A maximum or minimum value of a function. noun

The major or minor term of a syllogism. noun

(in the extreme) To an extreme degree. idiom

The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

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

A drastic expedient.

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

Synonyms and Antonyms for Extreme

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The word "extreme" in example sentences

Democrats and Republicans alike need to exercise candor in rejecting extreme nominees, tempered by good sense as to who’s really *extreme* and who’s just somebody one disagrees with. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The White House's use of the word extreme was inappropriate for this situation. ❋ Richard Grenell (2011)

Take the term extreme sports to a whole new level, I'll tell you that. ❋ Unknown (2007)

KING: Well, you used the term extreme to describe how the administration does this, saying, of course, they're hiring conservatives, they're a conservative administration, a conservative president. ❋ Unknown (2007)

So they freak out when Reid used the word extreme but a Nazi comment is just fine. *sigh* Artanis71: So they freak out when Reid used the word extreme Carolyn LeBeauf 9 minutes ago 5:13 PM Just wait until West los his temper and can't get his way, he will do a violent act. ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

"To me, all the imagery and associations with the phrase 'extreme couponing' are negative," she said. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The first was how the article came to use the term extreme communities. ❋ Gangstalking (2008)

Use variations of the word "extreme" in every sentence you speak about the Tea Party. ❋ Chris Weigant (2011)

"I always use the word extreme," Mr. Schumer told his Democratic colleagues, in comments inadvertently broadcast to reporters who called into the conference. ❋ Janet Hook (2011)

Under the guise of "helping" Santorum, saying the candidate would inevitably face scrutiny and be "demonized", O'Reilly pressed him on what he called his "extreme" positions. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Mr. Obama's invitation Wednesday came after some Democrats became concerned that the White House was keeping a low profile in the battle to stave off what they call extreme spending cuts backed by the GOP. ❋ Naftali Bendavid (2011)

And the other extreme is the fear of going to political correctness that won't admit that there are some religious motivated killings out there. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The other extreme is they blackmail, kidnap, torture and sometimes kill PEOPLE for their involvement in using animals for meat. ❋ Unknown (2009)

William Ayers, 40 years ago, was labeled "a terrorist" for committing what he describes as extreme acts of vandalism to protest the U.S. war machine in Vietnam. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On the other extreme is the approach Lawrence Lessig takes. ❋ Unknown (2006)

SNOW: Democratic strategist James Carville says there, at times, what he termed extreme opinions thrown around in campaigns. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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