extreme

²extreme

noun

Definition of EXTREME

1

a : something situated at or marking one end or the other of a range <extremes of heat and cold> b : the first term or the last term of a mathematical proportion c : the major term or minor term of a syllogism

2

a : a very pronounced or excessive degree b : highest degree : maximum

3

: an extreme measure or expedient <going to extremes>

— in the extreme

: to the greatest possible extent

Examples of EXTREME

1. After spending lavishly for years, the company has now gone to the opposite extreme and has cut expenses drastically.
2. His mood changed from one extreme to the other.

First Known Use of EXTREME

1555