Meaning & Definition of Ultima in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In linguistics, the last syllable of a word.

  Example Sentence: In the word 'banana', the ultima is 'na'.

• Definition: The final outcome or event, especially concerning series of events.

  Example Sentence: The ultima of their discussion was a decisive agreement.

Etymology

Origin: Latin 'ultima', meaning 'last' or 'final'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• ultima ratio: The final argument or means of persuasion.
• ultima thule: The farthest point, often referring to an unknown territory.

Translations

• Spanish: última

• French: dernière

• German: letzte

• Russian: последняя

Related Words

• penultimate: Second to last.

• ultimate: Being or happening at the end of a process.

Slang Meanings of ultima

• Meaning: The ultimate experience or achievement.

  Example Sentence: Winning the championship was the ultima for the team.

• Meaning: Referring to the final showdown or event.

  Example Sentence: The concert was the ultima of the music festival.