Definition

Very far away or remote in distance.

Example

The ultradistant star can only be seen with powerful telescopes.

Conversation

Have you heard about that ultradistant galaxy they discovered?

Yeah, I read something about it! It's amazing how far away it is.

I can't believe it's so ultradistant that it takes millions of years for its light to reach us.

Right? It makes you realize how vast the universe really is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ultradistant → It is formed from "ultra-" (meaning beyond) and "distant" (from Latin "distantem", meaning far off or away). The word "ultradistant" refers to something that is beyond a certain distance or extremely far away.

Memory Tip

Think of 'beyond' ('ultra-') and 'far away' ('distant') to remember that 'ultradistant' means something that is extremely far away.

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