extreme

Meanings

• adjective

  beyond what is usual, ordinary, or expected; going to the greatest or extreme degree

  - "The weather in the Arctic is extreme."
  - "His extreme reactions to stress are not normal."
  - "The athletes trained to reach extreme fitness levels."

• adjective

  beyond what is permitted by law or custom; not allowed or justified

  - "The actions of the rebels were considered extreme."
  - "The protesters' demands were deemed extreme."
  - "The punishment for treason was extreme."

• adjective

  used of a degree or intensity regarded as beyond the normal or expected

  - "The temperature reached extreme levels."
  - "The wind speeds were extreme for the region."
  - "The colors in the painting were extremely vivid."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪkˈstɹim/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

moderate , reasonable , moderate , reasonable , least , close , nearest

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Synonyms

drastic , severe , excessive , much , great , highest , distant , far , furthest , outermost , remotest , dangerous , final , last , ultimate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extreme
extreme , extreme , creme , gremlin , scheme , dream , team , supreme , be extreme

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Variants

List of all variants of extreme that leads to same result
extreme , extremeness , extremenesses , extremer , extremest , extremes , in the extreme , extreme risk law , extreme risk laws , extreme risk protection order , extreme risk protection orders , extreme unction , extreme unctions , from one extreme to the other , opposite extreme , opposite/other extreme , other extreme , extrema , extreme value , extremum , go to extreme lengths , go to extreme/great lengths , go to great lengths

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Etymology

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From Old French extrême, from exterme, extreme, outermost, from externe, from exterus, outer.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'extreme sports' was first used in the late 1980s to describe activities that involved high levels of risk and physical exertion.

2. The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 136 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius) in El Aziziyah, Libya, in 1922.

3. The deepest part of the ocean, the Challenger Deep, is located in the Mariana Trench and reaches a depth of approximately 36,000 feet (10,972 meters).

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Related Concepts

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1. intense: Intense means having a very strong feeling or reaction. It is often used to describe emotions or sensations that are very powerful and overwhelming.

2. severe: Severe means very serious or harsh. It is often used to describe conditions or situations that are very difficult or demanding.

3. radical: Radical means going to the root or source. It is often used to describe extreme or drastic measures or ideas.

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Culture

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In literature, extreme emotions and actions are often portrayed for dramatic effect. In art, extreme contrasts can create powerful visual impact. In music, extreme dynamics can convey intense emotion. Extreme sports have gained popularity in recent years, attracting thrill-seekers who enjoy pushing their limits.

How to Memorize "extreme"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize extreme, visualize a situation where something is beyond the normal or expected. Imagine a temperature gauge reaching the highest point or a mountain peak that is the tallest in the world. Repeat this visualization several times until you can recall it easily.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize extreme, associate it with something that is very intense or extreme in your own life. For example, you might remember the extreme excitement you felt when you rode a roller coaster or the extreme sadness you felt when you lost a loved one.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize extreme, use a mnemonic device such as a acronym or a rhyme. For example, you might remember that extreme starts with the letter 'X' or that it rhymes with 'team'.

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