ultimately

/ˈʌltɪmətli/

Meanings

adverb

Indicating the last item.

Examples :

"Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…"

adverb

Indicating the most important action.

Examples :

"Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week."

outcome action achievement essential

adverb

Used to indicate the etymon at which a given etymological derivation terminates.

Examples :

"Cognate to Gottscheerish boßər, bàsser. Ultimately cognate to standard High German Wasser."

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Related Words

terminates verb

/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/ /ˈtɜːmɪneɪts/

To end, especially in an incomplete state.

"to terminate a surface by a line"

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

etymological adjective

/ˌɛtɪməˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌiːtɪməˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of or relating to etymology.

"The etymological root of the word "telephone" comes from Greek words meaning "far" and "sound." "

firstly adverb

/ˈfɜɹstli/

In the first place; before anything else; first.

"Firstly, I need to finish my homework, and then I can watch TV. "

secondly adverb

/ˈsɛkəndli/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/

In the second place.

"Secondly, I need to finish my homework before I can go out to play. "

standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

action noun

/ˈæk.ʃən/

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

"The student's action of studying diligently improved her grades. "

derivation noun

/ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/

A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.

"The local farm relied on the river's derivation to irrigate their crops during the dry season. "

cognate noun

/ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/

One of a number of things allied in origin or nature.

""The words 'night' in English and 'Nacht' in German are cognates, showing their shared origin from an older language." "

indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

indicate verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."