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ultra

[ uhl-truh ]

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adjective

going beyond what is usual or ordinary; excessive; extreme.

noun

an extremist, as in politics, religion, fashion, etc.
Ultra, Military. the British code name for intelligence gathered by decrypting German wireless communications enciphered on the Enigma machine during World War II.

ultra-

a prefix occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, with the basic meaning “on the far side of, beyond.” In relation to the base to which it is prefixed, ultra- has the senses “located beyond, on the far side of ” ( ultramontane; ultraviolet ), “carrying to the furthest degree possible, on the fringe of ” ( ultraleft; ultramodern ), “extremely” ( ultralight ); nouns to which it is added denote, in general, objects, properties, phenomena, etc., that surpass customary norms, or instruments designed to produce or deal with such things ( ultramicroscope; ultrasound; ultrastructure ).

ultra

/ ˈʌ��ٰ�ə /

adjective

extreme or immoderate, esp in beliefs or opinions

noun

an extremist

ultra-

prefix

beyond or surpassing a specified extent, range, or limit
ultramicroscopic
extreme or extremely
ultramodern

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultra¹

Independent use of ultra-, or shortening of words prefixed with it

Origin of ultra²

From Latin �ܱ��ٰ�� (adverb and preposition) “on the far side,” derivative of ulter (unrecorded) “located beyond”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultra¹

C19: from Latin: beyond, from ulter distant

Origin of ultra²

from Latin �ܱ��ٰ�� beyond; see ultra

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Adding to the challenges, many Americans are unwilling to take factory jobs for the ultra low wages that many workers earn overseas.

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These additions continue a recent streak of first- and second-line acts playing last-minute, ultra early sets.

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At the time, I was training for an ultra marathon, the Barkley Fall Classic, in September.

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When Matt first emailed BBC News he said: "I used to be very pro-dog but now am ultra cautious and cynical about dog owners. I hate seeing dogs off lead and owners excusing it."

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Laing described how running five ultra marathons in five days had changed him.

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