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Extremes: meaning, definitions and examples

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extremes

 

[ ษชkหˆstriหmz ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

Extremes refer to the most intense or highest levels of performance or achievement in a particular sport or activity. It signifies the pinnacle of success or skill in a given field.

Synonyms

heights, peaks, pinnacles

Examples of usage

  • The athlete reached the extremes of his physical capabilities during the marathon.
  • She pushed herself to the extremes to win the championship.
  • At the extremes of his career, he was considered the best in the world.
Context #2 | Adjective

in weather

Extremes describe the furthest or most intense points on a scale, especially in terms of weather conditions. It can refer to extreme heat, cold, or any other extreme weather phenomena.

Synonyms

extreme, intense, severe

Examples of usage

  • The city experienced extremes of temperature during the heatwave.
  • The region faced extreme winds during the storm.
  • In such extreme weather conditions, it is important to take precautions.

Translations

Translations of the word "extremes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น extremos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Extreme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekstrem

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะนะฝะพั‰ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekstrema

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฅต็ซฏ (ใใ‚‡ใใŸใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท extrรชmes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ extremos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑlฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทน๋‹จ (geukdan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‚ุตู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ extrรฉmy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ extrรฉmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆž็ซฏ (jรญduฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrajnosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถfgarnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบั‚ะตะฝ ัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekstrem

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ extremos

Etymology

The word 'extremes' originated from the Latin word 'extremus', meaning 'utmost' or 'farthest'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to denote the furthest or most intense points. Over time, it has come to represent the highest levels of performance, achievement, or intensity in various contexts.

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

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