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экстремальный

extreme

Meaning of экстремальный

very severe

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Russian[ekstrʲemɐˈlʲnɨj]
extreme
экстремальный - extreme
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экстремальный with English translation

экстремальный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter.

Учёные предупредили об экстремальной погоде этой зимой.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The hikers faced extreme cold on the mountain ridge.

Туристы столкнулись с экстремальным холодом на горном хребте.

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экстремальный belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

экстремальныйextreme
времена годаseasons of the year
веснаspring
зимаwinter
начинатьсяbegin
заканчиватьсяend
температураtemperature

экстремальный synonyms

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What's the difference between экстремальный / чрезвычайный / крайний / чрезмерный / радикальный / предельный

🇷🇺Russian
экстремальный

literally related to extreme/dangerous conditions; borrowed intensifier

B2Often

Extreme weather conditions disrupted the competition.

Экстремальные погодные условия сорвали соревнования.

Ч
🇷🇺Russian
чрезвычайный

official: emergency requiring immediate action; also 'unusual'

B2Very Often

A state of emergency was declared due to the flood.

Объявлено чрезвычайное положение из‑за наводнения.

К
🇷🇺Russian
крайний

often used as 'ultimate' or 'in an extreme case' — also 'extreme in degree'

B2Very Often

In the extreme case, we'll cancel the trip.

В крайнем случае мы отменим поездку.

Ч
🇷🇺Russian
чрезмерный

means excessive, beyond reasonable limits

B2Very Often

Excessive fear prevents decision making.

Чрезмерный страх мешает принятию решений.

🇷🇺Russian

means decisive or fundamental, implies root change

B2Often

Radical measures were proposed to cut emissions.

Предложены радикальные меры по сокращению выбросов.

П
🇷🇺Russian
предельный

means bordering on a limit, maximal allowable

B2Often

The system is operating at its maximum load.

Система работает на предельной нагрузке.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
необычайный

means unusual, remarkable in degree or quality

B2Often

Her extraordinary abilities were noticed immediately.

Её необычайные способности заметили сразу.

Э
🇷🇺Russian
экстраординарный

borrowed, formal — outstanding, beyond the ordinary

B2Rarely

Extraordinary security measures were adopted.

Приняты экстраординарные меры безопасности.

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экстремальный translation: extreme. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce экстремальный

[ekstrʲemɐˈlʲnɨj]

экстремальный translation

extreme

экстремальный examples

Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter.

экстремальный transcription

[ekstrʲemɐˈlʲnɨj]

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экстремальный meaning: what does it mean?

чрезвычайно сильный по степени или масштабу

экстремальный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

экстремальный is pronounced as [ekstrʲemɐˈlʲnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

экстремальный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter. Translation: Учёные предупредили об экстремальной погоде этой зимой.

Is экстремальный part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, экстремальный (extreme) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is экстремальный part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, экстремальный (extreme) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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