ultimate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʌltɪmət/
KK: /ˈʌltəmɪt/
adjective
Definition
The final or most important in a series; the best or greatest possible.
Example
Winning the championship was the ultimate goal for the team this season.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new video game?
Yeah, I heard it's supposed to be the ultimate gaming experience.
I can't wait to try it out this weekend!
Same here! I've been looking forward to the ultimate multiplayer features.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
final
supreme
paramount
Antonyms
initial
minor
insignificant
noun
Definition
The most important or final part of something, often considered the best or most extreme example.
Example
Winning the championship was the ultimate goal for the team this season.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new movie that just came out?
Yeah, I heard it’s supposed to be the ultimate action film!
I can't wait to see it; I love films that go all out.
Root Explanation
Ultimate → It is formed from "ultimatus" (meaning last or final) and the suffix "-ate" (used to form adjectives). The word "ultimate" refers to something that is the last or final in a series or process.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is the 'last' or 'final' — that's what ultimate means.
Visually Confused Words
subultimate
preultimate
penultimate
sublimate
multirate
cultivate
suimate
outmate