Extremeness: meaning, definitions and examples

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extremeness

 

[ ɪkˈstriːmnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The quality of being extreme or reaching a high degree; the state of pushing the limits or boundaries.

Synonyms

extremity, intensity, radicalness

Examples of usage

  • The extremeness of his stunts made him a legend in the world of extreme sports.
  • She thrived on the extremeness of the competition, always seeking out new challenges.
  • The extremeness of the weather conditions added an extra level of difficulty to the race.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being extreme in one's actions, opinions, or beliefs; the state of going to great lengths or extremes.

Synonyms

fanaticism, radicalism, zealotry

Examples of usage

  • The extremeness of her views alienated many of her colleagues.
  • His extremeness in pursuing his goals sometimes bordered on obsession.
  • Living in a constant state of extremeness can lead to burnout and exhaustion.

Translations

Translations of the word "extremeness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extremidade

🇮🇳 अत्यधिकता

🇩🇪 Extremität

🇮🇩 ekstremitas

🇺🇦 крайність

🇵🇱 ekstremalność

🇯🇵 極端さ

🇫🇷 extrémité

🇪🇸 extremidad

🇹🇷 aşırılık

🇰🇷 극단성

🇸🇦 التطرف

🇨🇿 extrémnost

🇸🇰 extrémnosť

🇨🇳 极端

🇸🇮 skrajnost

🇮🇸 öfgakennd

🇰🇿 өте шегі

🇬🇪 ექსტრემალურობა

🇦🇿 ekstremallıq

🇲🇽 extremidad

Word origin

The word 'extremeness' has its origins in the Middle English word 'extremite,' which comes from the Latin word 'extremitas,' meaning 'outermost part' or 'end.' The concept of extremeness has been present throughout history, often associated with pushing boundaries, taking risks, or exhibiting intense emotions. In modern usage, extremeness is often linked to extreme sports, extreme weather conditions, or extreme behaviors.

See also: extremely, extremes, extremism, extremist, extremities, extremity.