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ultimate

1 ultimate /ˈʌltəmət/ adjective
1 ultimate
/ˈʌltəmət/
adjective
Learner's definition of ULTIMATE
always used before a noun
: happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc.最终的;最后的
: greatest or most extreme极限的;终极的used to say that something or someone is the greatest or most extreme example of a particular type of thing or person用于表示某事物或某人是最好的或最典型的
used to refer to the original or basic source or cause of something原始的;基本的;根本的
: most distant in space or time(太空或时空中)最遥远的
2 ultimate /ˈʌltəmət/ noun
2 ultimate
/ˈʌltəmət/
noun
Learner's definition of ULTIMATE

the ultimate in

: the greatest or most extreme form or example of (something)(在某方面)最好,无与伦比
TOEFL BNC: 3002 COCA: 2601

ultimate

1 of 3

adjective

ul·​ti·​mate ˈəl-tə-mət How to pronounce ultimate (audio)
1
a
: last in a progression or series : final
their ultimate destination was Paris
b
: eventual sense 2
they hoped for ultimate success
c
: the best or most extreme of its kind : utmost
the ultimate sacrifice
d
: most remote in space or time : farthest
2
: arrived at as the last result
the ultimate question
3
a
: original sense 1
the ultimate source
b
: basic, fundamental
the ultimate nature of things A. N. Whitehead
c
: incapable of further analysis, division, or separation
ultimateness noun

ultimate

2 of 3

noun

1
: something ultimate
especially : fundamental
2
: acme
3
capitalized : ultimate frisbee

ultimate

3 of 3

verb

ul·​ti·​mate ˈəl-tə-mət How to pronounce ultimate (audio) -ˌmāt How to pronounce ultimate (audio)
ultimated; ultimating
: end
Choose the Right Synonym for ultimate

last, final, terminal, ultimate mean following all others (as in time, order, or importance).

last applies to something that comes at the end of a series but does not always imply that the series is completed or stopped.

last page of a book
last news we had of him

final applies to that which definitely closes a series, process, or progress.

final day of school

terminal may indicate a limit of extension, growth, or development.

terminal phase of a disease

ultimate implies the last degree or stage of a long process beyond which further progress or change is impossible.

the ultimate collapse of the system

Example Sentences

Adjective Their ultimate fate has not yet been decided. Our ultimate aim is to increase production.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
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Noun
Goldmann-Gilead lived through the ultimate of horrors. Elie Honig, CNN, 14 Oct. 2021 The Gladiators made a mistake, and Fearless used his ultimate to take the Gladiators’ support players out of the fight. Sean Collins, Dallas News, 9 June 2021 Fielder used his ultimate on Moira in a fight that was unwinnable. Sean Collins, Dallas News, 31 May 2021 Should the Gophers collect others while pursuing their ultimate of the national championship, that's gravy. Randy Johnson, Star Tribune, 4 Mar. 2021 There were fight-altering ultimates and others that left a lot to be desired. Sean Collins, Dallas News, 11 May 2020 Both players charged their ultimates at roughly the same rate, but the value heavily favored Super. Sean Collins, Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2020 His contrast between the two ultimates of Timon’s emotional pendulum is marvelously rich and instructive. James Hebert, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2019
Verb
For keen Christo fans and collectors, Sotheby’s Paris is presenting The Final Christo (until 3 October), an exhibition of 25 works telling the story of L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, from early dream to to ultimate realisation six decades later. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 At the beginning of Harbaugh’s tenure as Ravens coach, the Pittsburgh Steelers barred the door to ultimate success. Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 18 Sep. 2021 As a player, Jared Goff and Peyton Manning are counting on me to do my job, which ultimate leads to helping the team. Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Sep. 2021 Member of the 1970s all-decade team, Stabler was the 1974 NFL MVP and led the Raiders to ultimate glory in Super Bowl XI. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2020 Only when forced to face her demons after things go awry with love interest Nico (Roberta Colindrez) and handyman Baco (Raúl Castillo) does Emma open the door to ultimate freedom. Ew Staff, EW.com, 21 June 2019 Weight loss diets are seen as the gateway to ultimate wellness. SELF, 24 Sep. 2018 The act went through the heartbreak of completing an album, which they ultimate ditched. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Medieval Latin ultimatus last, final, from Late Latin, past participle of ultimare to come to an end, be last, from Latin ultimus farthest, last, final, superlative of Latin *ulter situated beyond

First Known Use

Adjective

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1d

Noun

1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ultimate was in 1640
TOEFL BNC: 3002 COCA: 2601

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