[ˈʌltɪmət], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- being or happening at the end of a process; final
(e.g: their ultimate aim was to force his resignation)

- being the best or most extreme example of its kind
(e.g: the ultimate accolade)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from late Latin ultimatus, past participle of ultimare ‘come to an end’

[ˈʌltɪmət], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the best achievable or imaginable of its kind
(e.g: the ultimate in decorative luxury)

- a final or fundamental fact or principle



Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from late Latin ultimatus, past participle of ultimare ‘come to an end’