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Definition ultimate in British English

ultimate adjective

adjective
/ˈʌltɪmət/
1

happening at the end of a process or activity

Example

The incident affected the ultimate outcome of the war.

Example

Independence remains their ultimate political goal.

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final ultimate eventual
2

if you have something such as ultimate power or responsibility, you have more power or responsibility than anyone else

Example

Parents must have ultimate responsibility for their children's safety.

Example

The ultimate decision must be made by the Chief Constable himself.

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the nuclear option serious severe
3

as good or as bad as possible

Example

They suffered the ultimate humiliation of defeat by their oldest enemies.

Example

The house provides the ultimate luxury retreat.

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ultimate unbelievable unadulterated
3.1

used about something that is better, more extreme, or more important than all others

Example

The threat of strike action was their ultimate weapon in talks with management.

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main basic primary
4

relating to the origins or basic form of something

Example

Science is a search for the ultimate truths about the universe.

Synonyms and related words
basic fundamental natural
Definition ultimate in British English