Definitions for extreme
ɪkˈstrimex·treme

Princeton's WordNet(2.80 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. extreme(noun)

   the furthest or highest degree of something

   "he carried it to extremes"

2. extreme point, extreme, extremum(adj)

   the point located farthest from the middle of something

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

   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. extreme(adj)

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

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

5. extreme(adj)

   beyond a norm in views or actions

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

6. extreme(adj)

   most distant in any direction

   "the extreme edge of town"

Wiktionary(1.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. extreme(Noun)

   The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

2. extreme(Noun)

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

   extremes of temperature

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

3. extreme(Noun)

   A drastic expedient.

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

4. extreme(Noun)

   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. extreme(Adverb)

   Extremely.

   Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

6. extreme(Adjective)

   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. extreme(Adjective)

   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. extreme(Adjective)

   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. extreme(Adjective)

   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. extreme(Adjective)

    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. extreme(Adjective)

    Ultimate, final or last.

    Etymology: extremus, the superlative of exterus

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

1. Extreme(adj)

   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. Extreme(adj)

   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. Extreme(adj)

   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. Extreme(adj)

   radical; ultra; as, extreme opinions

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

5. Extreme(adj)

   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. Extreme(noun)

   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. Extreme(noun)

   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. Extreme(noun)

   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. Extreme(noun)

   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. Extreme(noun)

    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

How to pronounce extreme?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. J.B.S. Haldane, "On Being the Right Size" in the (1928) book "Possible Worlds":

   To the biologist the problem of socialism appears largely as a problem of size. The extreme socialists desire to run every nation as a single business concern. I do not suppose that Henry Ford would find much difficulty in running Andorra or Luxembourg on a socialistic basis. He has already more men on his pay-roll than their population. It is conceivable that a syndicate of Fords, if we could find them, would make Belgium Ltd. or Denmark Inc. pay their way. But while nationalization of certain industries is an obvious possibility in the largest of states, I find it no easier to picture a completely socialized British Empire or United States than an elephant turning somersaults or a hippopotamus jumping a hedge.

2. Roxana Meygide Schargorodsky:

   Others enter an echo chamber of information that comes from the media and have extreme reactions that become damaging.

3. Yonatan Winetraub:

   Israel is a small country that has extreme innovation.

4. Josh Holmes:

   The great irony of Democrats celebrating fissures amongst Republicans in recent years is that historically they're much less capable of confronting the extreme elements within their party than the GOP, now we're watching several years of pent-up liberal aggression about to spill into divisive primaries that will undoubtedly complicate things considerably for their Senate chances.

5. Nabil Shaath:

   There were times when elections were important, but now, what are you talking about? It's the right, and then further to the right and then the extreme right and then further to the extreme right. There is really no left left in Israel.

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