Definition of Ultimate
Ultimate
ul·ti·mate
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Most extreme or final point; highest or most important level.
e.g. The ultimate goal of the project is to develop a sustainable solution.
(adjective)
being the most extreme or ideal example of something, or being the furthest in space or time;
e.g. She views this as the ultimate achievement of her career. This train travels to the ultimate edge of the country.
(adjective)
original, fundamental, or basic, not capable of being broken down any further;
e.g. They tried to trace the river to its ultimate source. Philosophers have considered the ultimate purpose of life for hundreds of years.
(noun)
the peak or ideal, the greatest or best of something that can be imagined or achieved;
e.g. We enjoyed the ultimate of relaxation on our vacation.
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"Saying no can be the ultimate self-care." -- Claudia Lee Black
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