Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest: the extreme edge of the field.
Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense: extreme pleasure; extreme pain.
Extending far beyond the norm: an extreme conservative. See Synonyms at excessive.
Of the greatest severity; drastic: took extreme measures to conserve fuel.
Biology
Characterized by severe, usually oxygen-poor environmental conditions.
Having an affinity for such conditions: an extreme microorganism.
Very dangerous or difficult: extreme rafting.
Participating or tending to participate in a very dangerous or difficult sport: an extreme skier.
Sports
Archaic Final; last.
The greatest or utmost degree or point.
Either of the two things situated at opposite ends of a range: the extremes of boiling and freezing.
An extreme condition.
An immoderate, drastic expedient: resorted to extremes in the emergency.
Mathematics
The first or last term of a ratio or a series.
A maximum or minimum value of a function.
Logic The major or minor term of a syllogism.