B2adjectiveacademicwork
US/ˈʌl.tə.mət/
UK/ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/
happening at the end of a long process; also the best or most extreme of its kind
In context
Our ultimate goal is to open a small café of our own.
The ultimate decision belongs to the director, not the team.
For many fans, this phone is the ultimate status symbol.
Words that go with ultimate
adjective + noun
- ultimate goalThe ultimate goal is zero waste by 2040.
- ultimate responsibilityThe manager has ultimate responsibility for safety.
- ultimate aimTheir ultimate aim is to study in Canada.
- ultimate decisionThe ultimate decision rests with the board.
- ultimate testThe final exam is the ultimate test of your skills.