E.wert, Höchst- oder Tiefstwert (Maximum oder Minimum).
ETYM Latin extremus, superl. of exter, extrus, on the outside, outward: cf. French extręme. Related to Exterior.
1. Beyond a norm in views or actions.
2. Far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree.
3. Most distant in any direction.
4. Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity; SYN. utmost, uttermost.
Marked by thoroughness or zeal; thorough, complete
ETYM Latin extremitas: cf. French extrémité.
1. An external body part that projects from the body; SYN. appendage, member.
2. An extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease).
3. That part of a limb that is farthest from the torso.
4. The greatest or utmost degree.
5. The outermost or farthest region or point.