Gadit

ultimate

Definitions (2)
1adjectiveThe best or most extreme example of something.
Winning the championship was the ultimate achievement for the team.
The ultimate goal of the project is to improve community health.
She considers the book to be the ultimate guide to cooking.
2adjectiveThe last or final in a series.
The ultimate episode of the series aired last night.
He reached the ultimate level in the video game.
The ultimate decision rests with the board of directors.
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Idioms & expressions
the ultimate sacrifice, giving one's life for a cause or another person
the ultimate driving machine, a slogan used to describe a car that offers the best driving experience
ultimate frisbee, a team sport played with a flying disc, combining elements of soccer, basketball, and football
the ultimate test, a challenge that is the most difficult or important one
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
ultimatus
Originally meant
last, final
Background
The word 'ultimate' comes from the Latin word 'ultimatus', meaning 'last' or 'final'. It entered the English language in the 17th century, initially used to describe the final or last in a series.