ultimate

/ˈʌltɪmət/
adjective
  1. Being the best or most extreme of its kind; final or total.
    • The ultimate decision rests with the manager.
    • She reached the ultimate level of skill after years of practice.
    • Winning the championship was the ultimate goal of the season.
  2. Being the last in a series or process.
    • They reached the ultimate destination after a long journey.
    • After many tests, the ultimate result showed a clear improvement.
    • The ultimate chapter of the book reveals the mystery.
  3. Fundamental or basic; not able to be reduced further.
    • Trust is the ultimate foundation of any friendship.
    • Scientists search for the ultimate building blocks of matter.
    • The ultimate cause of the accident was a mechanical failure.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The best or most extreme example of something; the highest point.
    • For many athletes, the Olympics represent the ultimate of achievement.
    • This car is the ultimate in luxury and comfort.
    • That dessert was the ultimate — rich, sweet, and perfectly made.
  2. A final or fundamental point or principle.
    • The ultimates of right and wrong are not always clear.
    • Philosophers debate the ultimates of human existence.
    • In physics, the ultimates of space and time are still being explored.
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