極端的(きょくたんてき)

きょくたんてき
na-adjective
extreme, radical
1. extreme, radical
Going to the furthest possible point; far from moderate or average.
極端的(きょくたんてき)な考(かんが)え方(かた)は避(さ)けた方(ほう)がいい。
It's better to avoid extreme ways of thinking.
極端的(きょくたんてき)な例(れい)を挙(あ)げてみよう。
Let me give an extreme example.
極端的(きょくたんてき)に言(い)えば、失敗(しっぱい)だった。
Put extremely, it was a failure.

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

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

FORMS:

  • 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

NOTE:
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)
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Added 2026.1.16 22:51 · Revised 2026.2.15 23:23
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