What does ultra- mean?
Ultra- means Greater than normal quantity or importance, as in ultrasecret..
Ultra-
/ˈʌltɹə/ · prefix
Meaning
Greater than normal quantity or importance, as in ultrasecret..
Definitions by Sense
- Greater than normal quantity or importance, as in ultrasecret.
- Beyond, on the far side of, as in ultraviolet.
- Beyond, outside of, as in ultraterrestrial.
- Excessively, to an extreme, as in ultramicroscopic.
- (augmentative) intensely, extremely, or exceptional
Example Sentences
In order to grant the rich these pleasures, the social contract is reconfigured. […] The public realm is privatised, the regulations restraining the ultra-wealthy and the companies they control are abandoned, and Edwardian levels of inequality are almost fetishised.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ultra-?
Common synonyms include trans-, para-, hyper-, out-.
What is the opposite of ultra-?
Possible antonyms include infra-.
How do you use ultra- in a sentence?
In order to grant the rich these pleasures, the social contract is reconfigured. […] The public realm is privatised, the regulations restraining the ultra-wealthy and the companies they control are abandoned, and Edwardian levels of inequality are almost fetishised.
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