ultimate — being or happening at the end of a process; final
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being or happening at the end of a process; final
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌltɪmət/
Example Sentences
- My mom's ultimate weapon is turning off the WiFi when I don't study.
- The ultimate test of friendship is borrowing money and actually paying it back.
- Pizza is the ultimate comfort food for college students.
ultimate
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʌltɪmət/]
being or happening at the end of a process; final
Winning the championship was her ultimate goal.
The scientist searched for the ultimate solution. (ULTRA + MEET = ULTIMATE → the point where everything finally comes together at the highest level)
Climb for years to reach the ultimate goal.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ultimatus', the past participle of 'ultimare' meaning 'to come to an end', derived from 'ultimus' meaning 'last' or 'farthest'.
Breakdown
ultim- (last, farthest) + -ate (adjective suffix) = ultimate
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📝Examples
“My mom's ultimate weapon is turning off the WiFi when I don't study.”
“The ultimate test of friendship is borrowing money and actually paying it back.”
“Pizza is the ultimate comfort food for college students.”
“The ultimate irony was that the fire station burned down.”
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