Definitions for extreme
ɪkˈstrimex·treme

Princeton's WordNet(2.67 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. extremenoun

   the furthest or highest degree of something

   "he carried it to extremes"

2. extreme point, extreme, extremumadjective

   the point located farthest from the middle of something

3. extreme, utmost(a), uttermost(a)adjective

   of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

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

4. extremeadjective

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

   "an extreme example"; "extreme temperatures"; "extreme danger"

5. extremeadjective

   beyond a norm in views or actions

   "an extreme conservative"; "an extreme liberal"; "extreme views on integration"; "extreme opinions"

6. extremeadjective

   most distant in any direction

   "the extreme edge of town"

Wiktionary(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. extremenoun

   The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

2. extremenoun

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

   extremes of temperature

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

3. extremenoun

   A drastic expedient.

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

4. extremenoun

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

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

5. extremeadverb

   Extremely.

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

6. extremeadjective

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

   At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin.

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

7. extremeadjective

   In the greatest or highest degree; intense.

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

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

8. extremeadjective

   Excessive, or far beyond the norm.

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

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

9. extremeadjective

   Drastic, or of great severity.

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

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

10. extremeadjective

    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.

    Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

11. extremeadjective

    Ultimate, final or last.

    Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Extremeadjective

   at the utmost point, edge, or border; outermost; utmost; farthest; most remote; at the widest limit

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

2. Extremeadjective

   last; final; conclusive; -- said of time; as, the extreme hour of life

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

3. Extremeadjective

   the best of worst; most urgent; greatest; highest; immoderate; excessive; most violent; as, an extreme case; extreme folly

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

4. Extremeadjective

   radical; ultra; as, extreme opinions

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

5. Extremeadjective

   extended or contracted as much as possible; -- said of intervals; as, an extreme sharp second; an extreme flat forth

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

6. Extremenoun

   the utmost point or verge; that part which terminates a body; extremity

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

7. Extremenoun

   utmost limit or degree that is supposable or tolerable; hence, furthest degree; any undue departure from the mean; -- often in the plural: things at an extreme distance from each other, the most widely different states, etc.; as, extremes of heat and cold, of virtue and vice; extremes meet

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

8. Extremenoun

   an extreme state or condition; hence, calamity, danger, distress, etc

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

9. Extremenoun

   either of the extreme terms of a syllogism, the middle term being interposed between them

   Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

10. Extremenoun

    the first or the last term of a proportion or series

    Etymology: [L. extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. F. extrme. See Exterior.]

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1. Extreme

   Extreme is an American rock band, headed by frontmen Gary Cherone and Nuno Bettencourt, that reached the height of their popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Among some of Extreme's musical influences are Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. The band played at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992, also jammed with Brian May and Van Halen, and Cherone joined Van Halen in 1996. The band has described their music as "Funky Metal" in the early days, but it would evolve much more in the mid-90s by blending classic rock influences with post-grunge and alternative rock. They have released five studio albums, two EPs and two compilation albums since their formation. The band was one of the most successful rock acts of the early 1990s, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. Extreme achieved their greatest success with their 1990 album Pornograffitti, which peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold in May 1991 and 2×platinum in October 1992. That album featured the acoustic ballad single "More Than Words," which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in the United States.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Extreme

   eks-trēm′, adj. outermost: most remote: last: highest in degree: greatest: excessive: most violent: most urgent: stringent.—n. the utmost point or verge: end: utmost or highest limit or degree: great necessity.—adv. Extrēme′ly.—ns. Extrē′mism; Extrē′mist.—adj. Extrem′ital.—n. Extrem′ity, the utmost limit: the highest degree: greatest necessity or distress: (pl.) the hands and feet.—Extreme unction (see Unction).—Go to extremes, to go too far: to use extreme measures.—In extremis (L.), at the point of death; In the extreme, in the last, highest degree: extremely; The last extremity, the utmost pitch of misfortune: death. [O. Fr. extreme—L. extremus, superl. of exter, on the outside.]

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extreme' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3053

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extreme' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4546

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extreme' in Nouns Frequency: #2975

4. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'extreme' in Adjectives Frequency: #411

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of extreme in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of extreme in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of extreme in a Sentence

1. Glenn Youngkin:

   Qualified immunity does not absolve law enforcement from extreme had behavior, it protects them from frivolous civil lawsuits.

2. Eloise Todd:

   New global goals which could set out the roadmap to end extreme poverty will be worth little if leaders fail to back them with an ambitious financing plan.

3. Roberto Mukaro Borrero:

   The traditional homelands of the Taíno extend from the Caribbean islands to southern Florida. My family lineage is from Borikén (Puerto Rico) and I know that the loss of life people on the island suffered from Hurricane Maria was not simply the result of an extreme weather event. The casualties are also the result of the colonial legacy that includes racism and years of neglect.

4. Pope Francis:

   The tragedy of abortion is experienced by some with a superficial awareness, as if not realizing the extreme harm that such an act entails, many others, on the other hand, although experiencing this moment as a defeat, believe that they have no other option.

5. Omarosa Manigault-Newman:

   Can I just say this, as bad as you all think Trump is, you’d be worried about Pence. Everybody that’s wishing for impeachment might want to reconsider their lives, you would be begging for days of Trump back if Pence became president. He’s extreme. I’m Christian, I love Jesus. But he thinks Jesus tells him to say things, and I’m like, ‘Jesus didn’t say that.’ Scary.

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