Word of the Day for Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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ultimate \UHL-tuh-mit\, adjective, noun:
ultimate \UHL-tuh-mit\, adjective, noun:
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1. last possible, final; coming at the end
1. last possible, final; coming at the end
2. an ultimate point, result, fact, or other extreme condition
3. pertaining to an extremity; beyond which there is nothing or nothing greater
4. fundamental; basic; original
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The B.O.'s cohort, Blagojevich, is the ultimate example of a Chicago style politician and all the vilest meanings that go with it!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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by 1654, from Late Latin ultimatus, from ultimare "to be final, come to an end," from ultimus "last, final," superlative of ulter "beyond."
by 1654, from Late Latin ultimatus, from ultimare "to be final, come to an end," from ultimus "last, final," superlative of ulter "beyond."
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