ultimate
noun/ˈʌltɪmət/
/ˈʌltɪmət/
[singular] (informal)- the ultimate in something the best, most advanced, greatest, etc. of its kind
- the ultimate in modern design
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from late Latin ultimatus, past participle of ultimare ‘come to an end’.Want to learn more?
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