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ultimate

/ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/
ul · ti · mate

Adverb:ultimately
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Plural:ultimates
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• adjective

1

Being or happening at the end of a process, series of events, or course of action; final.

Example

"The committee's ultimate decision will be announced after all the evidence has been reviewed."


2

Being the best, greatest, or most extreme example of its kind; unsurpassed.

Example

"Climbing Mount Everest is considered the ultimate challenge for many mountaineers."


3

Basic or fundamental; representing the primary source or origin beyond which it is impossible to trace.

Example

"Scientists continue to investigate the ultimate origin of the universe."

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• noun

1

The best achievable or most extreme example of its kind; the highest perfection or peak.

Example

"The newly designed resort is billed as the ultimate in luxury and relaxation."


2

A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc (Frisbee), in which players score points by catching the disc in the opposing team's end zone.

Example

"The university students gathered on the quad every afternoon to play a competitive game of ultimate."


3

A final or fundamental fact, principle, or outcome.

Example

"Philosophers have long debated the ultimates of human existence and morality."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin 'ultimatus', the past participle of 'ultimare' (to come to an end), which derives from Latin 'ultimus' (last, farthest, or final).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ultimate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ultimate
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