| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. [3 definitions] |
| extrasensory |
outside of what can be perceived or experienced by the senses. |
| extraterrestrial |
outside of, or from beyond, the Earth. [2 definitions] |
| extraterritorial |
outside of or beyond territorial boundaries or jurisdiction. |
| extraterritoriality |
political or legal exemption of foreigners from local jurisdiction, such as is granted to diplomats. |
| extravagance |
the act or an instance of spending excessively or imprudently. [3 definitions] |
| extravagant |
spending excessively or imprudently, or characterized by such spending. [3 definitions] |
| extravaganza |
an elaborate, usu. musical, show. [3 definitions] |
| extravasate |
to force (blood or lymph) to flow from the usual vessels into surrounding tissues. [4 definitions] |
| extravehicular |
pertaining to the activity of an astronaut outside of a spacecraft. |
| extraversion |
see "extroversion." |
| extreme |
at the most distant point or outer limit of. [7 definitions] |
| extremely |
in a great degree; very. |
| extreme sport |
one of a set of relatively new sports, such as snowboarding, skateboarding, and bungee jumping, that feature speed, height, danger or exciting stunts, most often pursued by young adults. |
| extreme unction |
the sacrament administered by a Roman Catholic priest to a dying person; last rites. |
| extremism |
a tendency to go beyond moderation to extreme positions, esp. on political issues. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, esp. in politics. [3 definitions] |
| extremity |
the farthest reach or point of a thing. [4 definitions] |
| extricate |
to free or release from difficulty, entanglement, or involvement; disengage. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. (Cf. intrinsic.) [2 definitions] |
| extrinsic factor |
a vitamin found in foods such as milk, eggs, and fish, used in the treatment of anemia; vitamin B12. |