Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-nth-degree

idiom
/ðə ˈɛnθ dɪˈɡri/
Definition
To the most extreme or highest level possible.
Examples
  • She dedicated herself to her studies to the nth degree, sacrificing her social life.
  • The artist pushed the boundaries of creativity to the nth degree in her latest exhibition.
  • He prepared for the presentation to the nth degree, ensuring every detail was perfect.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate that something is carried out to its fullest extent or to an extreme level.
Synonyms
  • To the utmost
  • To the maximum
  • To the extreme
  • Fully