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View usage for: (ʌltɪmət) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use ultimate to describe the final result or aim of a long series of events. He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome. The ultimate aim is to expand the network further. Synonyms: final, eventual, conclusive, last More Synonyms of ultimate 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use ultimate to describe the original source or cause of something. Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs. The ultimate cause of what's happened seems to have been the advertising campaign. Synonyms: fundamental, basic, primary, radical More Synonyms of ultimate 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use ultimate to describe the most important or powerful thing of a particular kind. ...the ultimate power of the central government. Of course, the ultimate authority remained the presidency. My experience as player, coach and manager has prepared me for this ultimate challenge. Synonyms: supreme, highest, greatest, maximum More Synonyms of ultimate 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use ultimate to describe the most extreme and unpleasant example of a particular thing. Bringing back the death penalty would be the ultimate abuse of human rights. Treachery was the ultimate sin. Coleman lives in fear of the ultimate disgrace. Synonyms: worst, greatest, utmost, extreme More Synonyms of ultimate 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use ultimate to describe the best possible example of a particular thing. He is the ultimate English gentleman. Caviar and oysters on ice are generally considered the ultimate luxury foods. More Synonyms of ultimate ultimate in British English (ˈʌltɪmɪt) adjective1. conclusive in a series or process; last; final an ultimate question 2. the highest or most significant the ultimate goal 3. elemental, fundamental, basic, or essential 4. most extreme the ultimate abuse of human rights 5. final or total an ultimate cost of twenty million pounds noun6. the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing Derived forms ultimateness (ˈultimateness) noun Word origin C17: from Late Latin ultimāre to come to an end, from Latin ultimus last, from ulter distant ultimate in American English (ˈʌltəmɪt) adjective1. 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 noun5. something ultimate; final point or result, fundamental principle, etc. Derived forms ultimacy (ˈultimacy) (ˈʌltəməsi) noun or ˈultimateness Word origin LL ultimatus, pp. of ultimare, to come to an end < L ultimus: see ultima Examples of 'ultimate' in a sentenceultimate In other languagesultimate British English: ultimate / ˈʌltɪmɪt/ ADJECTIVE You use ultimate to describe the final result or the original cause of a long series of events. It is not possible to estimate the ultimate result. - American English: ultimate
- Arabic: نِهَائِيّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: final
- Chinese: 最终的
- Croatian: konačan
- Czech: konečný
- Danish: ultimativ
- Dutch: ultiem
- European Spanish: final
- Finnish: lopullinen
- French: dernier
- German: letzter
- Greek: απώτατος
- Italian: massimo
- Japanese: 最終的な
- Korean: 최후의
- Norwegian: elementær
- Polish: ostateczny
- European Portuguese: final
- Romanian: final
- Russian: окончательный
- Latin American Spanish: final último
- Swedish: slutlig
- Thai: สุดท้าย
- Turkish: son
- Ukrainian: остаточний
- Vietnamese: cuối cùng
Chinese translation of 'ultimate' adj - (= final) [aim, success, result]
最终(終)的 (zuìzhōng de) - (= greatest) [responsibility, authority]
最大的 (zuìdà de)
n the ultimate in luxury etc 最奢华(華)等之物 (zuì shēhuá děng zhī wù)
Definition final in a series or process He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome. Definition fundamental or essential the ultimate cause of what's happened Definition highest, supreme, or unchallengeable Of course the ultimate authority remained the presidency. Synonyms highest greatest most significant Definition most extreme Treachery was the ultimate sin. the ultimate luxury foods Definition the best example of This hotel is the ultimate in luxury. Synonyms epitome greatest the last word mother of all (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition of or forming a base or basis Access to justice is a basic right. Synonyms fundamental, main, key, essential, primary, vital, principal, constitutional, cardinal, inherent, elementary, indispensable, innate, intrinsic, elemental, immanentDefinition putting an end to doubt There is no conclusive evidence that a murder took place. Synonyms decisive, final, convincing, clinching, definite, definitive, irrefutable, unanswerable, unarguable, ultimateDefinition having great influence on the result of something a decisive victory in the elections Synonyms crucial, significant, critical, final, positive, absolute, influential, definite, definitive, momentous, conclusive, fatefulAdditional synonymsthe elemental theory of music Synonyms basic, essential, principal, fundamental, elementaryDefinition happening or being achieved at the end of a situation or process No one can predict the eventual outcome of these events. Synonyms final, later, resulting, future, overall, concluding, ultimate, prospective, ensuing, consequentDefinition farthest or outermost the room at the extreme end of the corridor Synonyms farthest, furthest, far, final, last, ultimate, remotest, terminal, utmost, far-off, faraway, outermost, most distant, uttermostDefinition of a high or the highest degree or intensity people living in extreme poverty Synonyms great, high, highest, greatest, worst, supreme, acute, severe, maximum, intense, ultimate, utmost, mother of all (informal), uttermostDefinition either of the two limits of a scale or range a `middle way' between the extremes of success and failure Synonyms limit, end, edge, opposite, pole, ultimate, boundary, antithesis, extremity, acmeDefinition most distant in time or space the furthest point from earth Synonyms most distant, extreme, ultimate, remotest, outermost, uttermost, furthermost, outmost Definition the period of greatest intensity He was struck down at the height of his career. Synonyms culmination, climax, zenith, limit, maximum, ultimate, extremity, uttermost, ne plus ultra, utmost degree Definition most extreme the last three pages of the chapter Synonyms final, closing, concluding, ultimate, utmostDefinition of, being, or showing a maximum or maximums The maximum height for a fence here is 2 metres. Synonyms greatest, highest, supreme, paramount, utmost, most, maximal, topmostDefinition most favourable or advantageous how to make the optimum use of resources Synonyms ideal, best, highest, finest, choicest, perfect, supreme, peak, outstanding, first-class, foremost, first-rate, flawless, superlative, pre-eminent, most excellent, A1 or A-one (informal), most favourable or advantageous Additional synonymsDefinition of the greatest importance The welfare of the children must be of paramount importance. Synonyms principal, prime, first, chief, main, capital, primary, supreme, outstanding, superior, dominant, cardinal, foremost, eminent, predominant, pre-eminentDefinition the pointed summit of a mountain the snow-covered peaks of the Alps Synonyms point, top, tip, summit, brow, crest, pinnacle, apex, aiguille She seems to be perfection itself. Synonyms the ideal, the crown, the last word, one in a million (informal), a paragon, the crème de la crème, the acme, a nonpareil, the beau idéal Definition fundamental or basic our primary needs of air, food and water Synonyms basic, essential, radical, fundamental, ultimate, underlying, elemental, bog-standard (informal) Everybody thinks of him as the quintessential New Yorker. Synonyms ultimate, essential, typical, fundamental, definitive, archetypal, prototypical Definition searching or thorough the radical differences between them Synonyms fundamental, natural, basic, essential, native, constitutional, organic, profound, innate, deep-seated, thoroughgoing, hard-wired Definition the highest possible degree or state This is just a molehill on the way to the summit of her ambitions. Synonyms height, pinnacle, culmination, peak, high point, zenith, acme, crowning point Definition the superlative form of an adjective or adverb Some superlative wines are made in this region. Synonyms supreme, excellent, outstanding, highest, greatest, crack (slang), magnificent, surpassing, consummate, stellar (informal), unparalleled, transcendent, unrivalled, peerless, unsurpassed, matchless, of the highest order, of the first water Definition situated at an end, terminus, or boundary Endowments pay a terminal bonus at maturity. Synonyms final, last, closing, finishing, concluding, ultimate, terminating Definition at or nearest the top the topmost branches of a gigantic oak tree Synonyms highest, top, supreme, upper, loftiest, uppermostAdditional synonymsDefinition of the greatest possible degree or amount Security matters are treated with the utmost seriousness. Synonyms greatest, highest, maximum, supreme, extreme, paramount, pre-eminent |