ultimate
Translation
ultimate, final, supreme
Examples
This is the ultimate challenge.
This is the ultimate challenge.
His ultimate goal is to retire early.
His ultimate goal is to retire early.
Grammar Patterns
((ultimate)) + [noun] the greatest or most extreme example of its kind This is the ultimate test of skill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: final, supreme, greatest; Antonyms: initial, first
Etymology
From Latin 'ultimus' meaning 'last, final'. Related to 'ultra' meaning 'beyond'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ultra' as in 'beyond the limit'. The ultimate challenge is beyond normal limits.