extremes
|ex/tremes|
B2
/ɪkˈstriːmz/
(extreme)
to a great degree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extreme' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extremus,' where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'ter-' meant 'land or earth.'
Historical Evolution
'extremus' transformed into the Old French word 'extreme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'extreme' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outermost' or 'farthest,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the highest degree or intensity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'extreme', referring to the furthest or most intense degree of something.
The weather in the desert can reach extremes of heat and cold.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 06:21