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ultimate Definition

ul·ti·mate (ultə mit)

adjective

  1. beyond which it is impossible to go; farthest; most remote or distant
  2. by which a process or series comes to an end; final; conclusive
  3. beyond which further analysis, division, etc. cannot be made; elemental; fundamental; primary
  4. greatest or highest possible; maximum; utmost

Etymology: LL ultimatus, pp. of ultimare, to come to an end < L ultimus: see ultima

noun

something ultimate; final point or result, fundamental principle, etc.

ultimate Related Forms
ul·ti·macy (-mə sē) noun or ul·ti·mate·ness
ultimate Synonyms

ultimate

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ultimate Usage Examples

Preposition: for

  • wedding: The ultimate for weddings, parties, private or corporate functions and events.

Modifies a noun

  • goal: However, your ultimate goal is not the death of innocent people.
  • aim: The ultimate aim is to minimize the risk profile of each unit.
  • accolade: For them the ultimate accolade was the award of a triumph for victory over an enemy.
  • sacrifice: His love of the Faith - of God - led him to make the ultimate sacrifice.
  • destination: What is the ultimate destination of these trends in society?
  • fate: Chaplin is perhaps unique in film history in having taken such control over the ultimate fate of his work.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: Whether we were comfortable or happy or healthy are not ultimate issues.
  • really: With nothing really ultimate on their horizon at all.
  • there: Video grade projectors also tend to have very low RGB bandwidth capability which seriously limits there ultimate performance.

Preposition: in

  • luxury: Offering the ultimate in luxury, the Cumbrian Lodge has had much thought put into its development.
  • indulgence: Choose from indulgent eye, face, or soothing leg treatments for the ultimate in spa indulgence and relaxation.
  • portability: And when used in conjunction with your laptop and portable USB camera, Polycom PVX provides the ultimate in portability.
  • relaxation: With a sauna and spa bath, our facilities provide the ultimate in relaxation during your visit.
  • comfort: This is the ultimate in comfort for your cat.
  • convenience: This cutting edge technology is equipped with a 10.4 " touchscreen LCD monitor, providing the ultimate in convenience for all family members.
ultimate Quotes

Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature. And that is because, in the last analysis, we ourselves are part of nature and therefore part of the mystery that we are trying to solve.

—Planck, Max Karl Ernst

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