Definition of extremes

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  • extremes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • extremes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
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Definition of extremes

  • of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity (adjective)

    Examples

    1. extreme cold
    2. extreme caution
    3. extreme pleasure

    Synonyms

    1. utmost
    2. uttermost
  • the point located farthest from the middle of something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. extreme point
    2. extremum
  • beyond a norm in views or actions (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an extreme conservative
    2. an extreme liberal
    3. extreme views on integration
    4. extreme opinions
  • far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an extreme example
    2. extreme temperatures
    3. extreme danger
  • most distant in any direction (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the extreme edge of town
  • the furthest or highest degree of something (noun)

    Examples

    1. he carried it to extremes

See definition of extremes in Merriam Webster