極端的(きょくたんてき)

極端的(きょくたんてき) is a na-adjective meaning extreme or radical.

Forms

Formed from 極端(きょくたん) (extreme) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix).

• Adverbial: 極端的(きょくたんてき)に (extremely, radically)
• Modifier: 極端的(きょくたんてき)な + noun (extreme ~)

Common patterns

• 極端的(きょくたんてき)な考(かんが)え方(かた): extreme way of thinking
• 極端的(きょくたんてき)な例(れい): an extreme example
• 極端的(きょくたんてき)に言(い)えば: to put it in extreme terms

Usage

The base word 極端(きょくたん) is more commonly used on its own as a na-adjective (極端(きょくたん)な) or adverb (極端(きょくたん)に). The 的(てき) form adds a slightly more formal or analytical tone.

Similar words

• 過激(かげき): radical, extreme (often about actions or political views)
• 極度(きょくど)の: extreme, utmost (emphasizes degree)