Ultimately
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.lɪ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Ultimately is an adverb meaning Indicating the last item.
Meaning
Indicating the last item.
More Meanings
- Indicating the most important action.
- In the end; finally.
- (linguistics) Used to indicate the etymon at which a given etymological derivation terminates.
Example Sentences
Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…
Ultimately from Latin equus ("horse").
Shortened from maxiature, ultimately from Latin maximus ("large").
Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week.
Synonyms for ultimately
Depending on context, synonyms include finally, endly, last, lastly, basically, essentially.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include finally, last, lastly, conclusively, then, definitively.
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