Ultimate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun verb /ˈəl-tə-mət/ ul·ti·mate

Meaning & Definition of Ultimate

Ultimate (adjective)

  1. last in a progression or series, final
  2. eventual
  3. the best or most extreme of its kind, utmost

Ultimate (noun)

  1. something ultimate; especially, fundamental
  2. acme
  3. ultimate frisbee

Ultimate (verb)

  1. end

Ultimate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of the greatest or highest degree or quantity

    "the ultimate speed yet attained by a land-based vehicle"

    similar: consummate, last, max, maximum, most, nth, outside, paramount, supreme, top, utmost, uttermost
    related: unequaled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassed, biggest, hugest, largest, topmost, upmost, uppermost
    opposite: least, minimal, minimum, slightest
    near: littlest, minutest, smallest, tiniest, lowest, fewest

  2. following all others of the same kind in order or time

    "the ultimate speaker at today's meeting"

    similar: bottommost, closing, concluding, final, hindmost, lag, last, latest, latter, rearmost, terminal, terminating
    related: consequent, ensuing, eventual, following, succeeding, conclusive, crowning, decisive, definitive, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, remotest, lowermost, lowest, nethermost, endmost, extreme, outermost, outmost, utmost, penultimate
    opposite: beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, opening, original, pioneer, primary, starting
    near: eminent, premier, superior

  3. most distant from a center

    "the ultimate edges of the universe"

    similar: extreme, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, outermost, outmost, remotest, utmost
    related: aftermost, rearmost, sternmost
    opposite: inmost, innermost, nearest
    near: intermediate, medial, median, mid, middle, midmost

Ultimate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in epitome, quintessence

    similar: consummation, epitome, quintessence, depth, extremity, height, limit

  2. as in best, utmost

    similar: best, utmost, max, maximum, most, outside, extreme
    opposite: least, minimum

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ultimate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ultimate:

consummate, last, max, maximum, most, nth, outside, paramount, supreme, top, utmost, uttermost, bottommost, closing, concluding, final, hindmost, lag, latest, latter, rearmost, terminal, terminating, extreme, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, outermost, outmost, remotest, consummation, epitome, quintessence, depth, extremity, height, limit, best

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ultimate

Words with the opposite meaning of Ultimate:

least, minimal, minimum, slightest, beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, opening, original, pioneer, primary, starting, inmost, innermost, nearest

Related Words for Ultimate

unequaled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassed, biggest, hugest, largest, topmost, upmost, uppermost, consequent, ensuing, eventual, following, succeeding, conclusive, crowning, decisive, definitive, lowermost, lowest, nethermost, endmost, penultimate, aftermost, sternmost

Near Antonyms of Ultimate

littlest, minutest, smallest, tiniest, lowest, fewest, eminent, premier, superior, intermediate, medial, median, mid, middle, midmost

Word Forms of Ultimate

Inflections: ultimated, ultimating

Derived words: ultimateness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Ultimate

Medieval Latin ultimatus last, final, from Late Latin, past participle of ultimare to come to an end, be last, from Latin ultimus farthest, last, final, superlative of Latin *ulter situated beyond

First known use: 1640

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Ultimate

Words & Phrases Containing Ultimate

Ultimate Frisbee, the ultimate in, make the final/supreme/ultimate sacrifice

Frequently Asked Questions about Ultimate

What does "Ultimate" mean?

"Ultimate" means last in a progression or series, final. As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: last in a progression or series, final. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ultimate"?

Other words for "Ultimate" include consummate, last, max, maximum, most, nth, outside and paramount. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ultimate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ultimate"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ultimate". Common alternatives include consummate, last, max, maximum, most, nth, outside, paramount, supreme and top.

What is the opposite of "Ultimate"?

Antonyms of "Ultimate" include least, minimal, minimum, slightest, beginning, earliest, first and foremost. Near antonyms include littlest, minutest, smallest and tiniest.

How do you use "Ultimate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ultimate" in a sentence: "the ultimate speed yet attained by a land-based vehicle"; "the ultimate speaker at today's meeting"; "the ultimate edges of the universe".

Is "Ultimate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ultimate" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Ultimate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Ultimate" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Ultimate"?

"Ultimate" is pronounced /ˈəl-tə-mət/ and divided into syllables as ul·ti·mate.