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ultimate

The correct spelling is ultimate.

How to pronounce ultimate

/ˈʌltɪmɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˈʌltɪmɪt/

Say it like: Ult-ima-te

The correct spelling is ultimate. The most basic or fundamental of a set of things For example: "the ultimate disappointment"

Usage Examples

the ultimate disappointment

an ultimate constituent of matter

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The most basic or fundamental of a set of things
  2. 2.The final or most distant point; the conclusion
  3. 3.The greatest extremity; the maximum
  4. 4.A non-contact competitive team sport played with a 175 gram flying disc, the object of which is to score points by passing the disc to a player in the opposing end zone; ultimate frisbee.

verb

  1. 1.To finish; to complete.

adjective

  1. 1.Final; last in a series.
  2. 2.(of a syllable) Last in a word or other utterance.
  3. 3.Being the greatest possible; maximum; most extreme.
  4. 4.Being the most distant or extreme; farthest.
  5. 5.That will happen at some time; eventual.

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