/ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/
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Meaning
The last or highest of all; better or more important than everything before it.
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Word origin
From Late Latin ultimatus, from ultimus, meaning last or furthest.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ultimus
- English cognates
- ultimatum
Examples
Winning .
"Ultimate" here means the highest prize there is.
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An "ultimate goal" is the final aim, after all the small steps.
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Adverts love "ultimate": it promises the best one possible.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 7: ultimate, musician, pork and 7 more words.