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extremevery great in degree; far from moderate

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: very great in degree; far from moderate

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstriːm/

Korean meaning: 극도의, 극단적인

Korean pronunciation: 익**스트**림

Example Sentences

  • My mom's reaction to my messy room was extreme - she threatened to donate all my clothes to charity.
  • The extreme cold froze the lake completely in just one night.
  • His extreme love for pizza led him to eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

extreme

ADJECTIVE

//ɪkˈstriːm//

very great in degree; far from moderate

extreme concept
💡 Concept

very great in degree; far from moderate

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈstriːm/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈstriːm/

🌳Etymology

Rootextrem
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'extremus' meaning 'outermost' or 'last,' derived from 'exterus' (outer), which comes from the root 'ex-' (out). The word entered English via Old French 'extreme' in the 14th century.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's reaction to my messy room was extreme - she threatened to donate all my clothes to charity.

The extreme cold froze the lake completely in just one night.

😄 Fun example

His extreme love for pizza led him to eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

radicalsevereintensedrasticultimate

Antonyms

moderatemildaverage

Related

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