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ultim
(UL-tim)final, last, beyond
Latin ultimus meant farthest or last. An ultimatum is a final demand; the penultimate is the next-to-last.
rootLatin
TimeSpellings:ultimulti
Example words
ultimate
the final, best, or most extreme
ultimatum
a final demand, with a threat if it's refused
penultimate
next to last
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