Definitions for extreme

Definitions for (noun) extreme

Main entry: extreme

Definition: the furthest or highest degree of something

Usage: he carried it to extremes


Main entry: extreme, extreme point, extremum

Definition: the point located farthest from the middle of something


Definitions for (adj) extreme

Main entry: extreme

Definition: most distant in any direction

Usage: the extreme edge of town


Main entry: extreme, utmost, uttermost

Definition: of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

Usage: extreme cold; extreme caution; extreme pleasure; utmost contempt; to the utmost degree; in the uttermost distress


Main entry: extreme

Definition: far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree

Usage: an extreme example; extreme temperatures; extreme danger


Main entry: extreme

Definition: beyond a norm in views or actions

Usage: an extreme conservative; an extreme liberal; extreme views on integration; extreme opinions


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