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penultimate Antonyms

Opposite of penultimate

Because the opposite of penultimate shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Last but one in a series of things; second to last.

Usage Example

"The mystery was finally solved in the ultimate chapter of the novel."

Strongest
ultimate
final
last
Strong
first
initial

• noun (Context 2)

The second to last syllable in a word, or the second to last item in a series.

Usage Example

"In Spanish, words ending in a vowel usually carry the stress on the ultima."

Strongest
ultima

Similar words to penultimate

Words similar to penultimate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

next-to-last
penult
second-to-last
second-last
See all synonyms of penultimate

• Nearby Words

pent
pentecostal
penthouse
penultimate
peon
people
peopleless

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Penultimate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/penultimate
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