Ultimately

/ˈʌltəmətli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Finally; in the end; at the last.

Ultimately, the decision rests with the committee.

In the end; after everything has been considered.

Their long discussion was productive, and ultimately led to a mutual agreement.

Used to indicate what is of greatest importance or what will happen at the last moment.

Ultimately, it’s the quality of the work that will be judged.

At the most basic level.

Ultimately, all humans seek happiness.

As a final outcome; to sum up.

Ultimately, the project was successful despite the initial setbacks.

From Latin 'ultimatus', past participle of 'ultimare', meaning 'to be the last'.

ultimately speaking

When considering the final outcome.

ultimately important

Significantly crucial or essential.

ultimately leads to

Eventually results in or causes.

ultimate

The last or final point.

ultimatum

A final demand or statement of terms.

ultimacy

The state of being ultimate or final.

At the end of the day

At the end of the day, we all want to be happy.

Bottom line

The bottom line is that we have to move forward.