ultrahigh — extremely high; much higher than normal or usual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely high; much higher than normal or usual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌltrəˈhaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My gaming PC has ultrahigh specifications, but I still use it to watch cat videos.
- The ultrahigh building pierced through the clouds like a giant needle.
- Scientists achieved ultrahigh temperatures in the laboratory experiment.
ultrahigh
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌltrəˈhaɪ/]
extremely high; much higher than normal or usual
Extremely high mountain peak
With ultrahigh power, we fly beyond the sky!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern compound formed from Latin 'ultra' (beyond, on the far side of) and English 'high'. This term emerged in the 20th century with technological advancement to express the concept of exceeding conventional limits of height or degree.
Breakdown
ultra- (beyond, surpassing) + high (elevated in degree or amount). The prefix 'ultra-' derives from Latin and intensifies the meaning of the base word to indicate an extreme or exceptional level.
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📝Examples
“My gaming PC has ultrahigh specifications, but I still use it to watch cat videos.”
“The ultrahigh building pierced through the clouds like a giant needle.”
“Scientists achieved ultrahigh temperatures in the laboratory experiment.”
“She bought an ultrahigh-end smartphone but only uses it for making calls.”
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