ultimate

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. the last or final part of a long process or series of events.

adj. occurring at the end of a process, series, or progression; final.

日本語:最終的※

Español:último

“The ultimate goal of the project is to provide clean water to the whole village.”

“While the immediate effects were positive, the ultimate consequences of the policy change would not be understood for several decades.”

C1 · Advanced Science Academic · Technical

adj. the most basic or important part of something that cannot be broken down further.

adj. representing the most fundamental or elemental constituent of a system or concept.

日本語:究極※

“Scientists are searching for the ultimate building blocks of the universe.”

“The philosopher argued that the ultimate reality of the world is far more complex than our senses suggest.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the best or most perfect example of something.

n. the finest or most extreme example of a particular class or type.

“This hotel is the ultimate in luxury and comfort.”

“To many critics, this symphony represents the ultimate in Romantic musical expression.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports

n. a team sport played with a flying disc (Frisbee).

n. a non-contact team sport played with a flying disc, where points are scored by passing to a teammate in the opposing end zone.

“We meet at the park every Sunday afternoon to play ultimate.”

“Ultimate has gained significant popularity on university campuses due to its emphasis on fair play and self-refereeing.”