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ultimate
[ uhl-tuh-mit ]
adjective
- last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series:
the ultimate point in a journey; the ultimate style in hats.
Synonyms: ,
- maximum; decisive; conclusive:
the ultimate authority; the ultimate weapon.
Synonyms:
- highest; not subsidiary:
ultimate goal in life.
- basic; fundamental; representing a limit beyond which further progress, as in investigation or analysis, is impossible:
the ultimate particle; ultimate principles.
- final; total:
the ultimate consequences; the ultimate cost of a project.
Antonyms:
- not to be improved upon or surpassed; greatest; unsurpassed:
the ultimate vacation spot; the ultimate stupidity.
noun
- the final point; final result.
- a fundamental fact or principle.
- the best, greatest, or most extreme of its kind.
ultimate
/ ˈʌɪɪ /
adjective
- conclusive in a series or process; last; final
an ultimate question
- the highest or most significant
the ultimate goal
- elemental, fundamental, basic, or essential
- most extreme
genocide is the ultimate abuse of human rights
- final or total
an ultimate cost of twenty million pounds
noun
- the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing
Derived Forms
- ˈܱپٱԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܱt·ٱ· adverb
- ܱt·ٱ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ܱt·ٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ultimate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Before the allegations against him emerged, Weinstein and his brother Bob were among Hollywood's ultimate power players.
For Waters, humor is the ultimate weapon, and he wields it with irreverent goodwill, mocking himself first before tearing into anyone else.
The Monday filing says the Trump administration looked to impose "viewpoint-based conditions on Harvard’s funding" with the ultimate goal of chilling speech in universities.
In recent years, the five-time major champion has become known for the ruthless manner of her victories, subjecting many opponents to the ultimate embarrassment of losing a set without winning a game.
Rogue Paq Poppy Party Ashtray The ultimate host’s ashtray, the Poppy Party Ashtray looks like a beautiful poppy, in polished brass or nickel-plated finishes.
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