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nounadjective

l’estremo

extreme

Definition & meaning

Estremo means extreme, utmost, or furthest. It describes something at the greatest degree or at the outermost point.

  • Un pericolo estremo — extreme danger.
  • L’estremo limite — the furthest limit.

As a masculine noun, estremo can mean an extreme, an end, or a limit. In the plural, it can also refer to the essential details of a document or event.

Grammar & Word origin

An adjective with four forms: masculine estremo, feminine estrema , masculine plural estremi , and feminine plural estreme .

It comes from Latin extremus, meaning “outermost” or “last.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • massimo — “maximum”; emphasizes the greatest amount or degree rather than an outer limit.
  • ultimo — “last”; emphasizes position in a sequence.
  • radicale — “radical”; suggests a drastic or fundamental approach.
  • moderato — “moderate”; the opposite of extreme in degree.
  • intermedio — “intermediate”; contrasts with extreme in position.

Common phrases & collocations

  • in extremis — at the last possible moment.
  • estremo rimedio — a last resort.
  • estremi di un documento — the identifying details of a document.

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Examples

Lui ha fatto un estremo sforzo per finire il lavoro in tempo.adjective

He made an extreme effort to finish the work on time.

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