Estremo
Example: Abbiamo raggiunto l'estremo nord dell'isola ieri pomeriggio.
Definition
"Estremo" refers to the farthest or most distant point or limit of something, often describing an extreme position in space or degree. For example, it can describe the furthest northern point reached, as in "the extreme north of the island."
Etymology
The word "estremo" comes from the Latin "extremus," meaning "outermost" or "farthest." It originally referred to the utmost limit or boundary. Did you know that its root is related to "extra," meaning "outside," highlighting its sense of being beyond or at the edge?
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