ultra — going beyond what is usual or ordinary; extreme
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: going beyond what is usual or ordinary; extreme
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌltrə/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks smartphones are ultra-complicated alien technology.
- The ultra-fast internet here is slower than my patience during Monday morning meetings.
- She has ultra-sensitive hearing and can detect gossip from three floors away.
ultra
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʌltrə/]
going beyond what is usual or ordinary; extreme
Beyond normal limits marathon training
The company developed an ultra-light material for aircraft.
His mantra unlocks ultra power with extra energy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ultra derives from Latin ultra, meaning 'beyond' or 'on the far side of'. The term has been used since Roman times to express the concept of crossing boundaries or going past a limit.
Breakdown
ultra (Latin root) = beyond, on the far side of. The word functions as a prefix in English, attached to adjectives and nouns to denote excess or transcendence of normal limits.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks smartphones are ultra-complicated alien technology.”
“The ultra-fast internet here is slower than my patience during Monday morning meetings.”
“She has ultra-sensitive hearing and can detect gossip from three floors away.”
“The ultra-lightweight laptop weighs less than my lunch sandwich.”
“His ultra-perfectionist attitude makes him rewrite emails seventeen times.”
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