Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word



Antonyms for ultimates


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : uhl-tuh-mit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌl tə mɪt



Definition of ultimates

Origin :
  • 1650s, from Late Latin ultimatus, past participle of ultimare "to be final, come to an end," from ultimus "last, final," superlative of *ulter "beyond" (see ultra-). Ultimate Frisbee is attested from 1972.
  • As in limit : noun greatest extent
  • As in paragon : noun outstanding example
  • As in quintessence : noun essence, core
  • As in ne plus ultra : noun highest degree
  • As in acme : noun pinnacle of achievement or physical object
  • As in crown : noun top; best
  • As in end : noun extreme, limit
  • As in epitome : noun perfect example
  • As in height : noun climax; importance
  • As in terminate : verb stop, finish
  • As in close : verb complete, finish, stop
  • As in complete : verb carry out action
  • As in conclude : verb finish, come to an end
  • As in consummate : verb achieve, finish
  • As in determine : verb conclude, decide
  • As in end : verb bring to an end
  • As in finish : verb bring to a conclusion; get done
Example sentences :
  • Things are ultimates, and they never look beyond their sphere.
  • Extract from : « Nature » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Nothing which did not minister to his innate passion for ultimates had any attraction for him.
  • Extract from : « Ruysbroeck » by Evelyn Underhill
  • As yet, the ultimates of all things lie hidden in the womb of the vast unknown.
  • Extract from : « The Soul of the Far East » by Percival Lowell
  • The fact is, art is essentially a spiritual thing, and its vision is perpetually turned to Ultimates.
  • Extract from : « Imaginations and Reveries » by (A.E.) George William Russell
  • In this whole matter he reasoned doggedly from fixed ideas, no matter to what ultimates the argument would carry him.
  • Extract from : « Prophets of Dissent » by Otto Heller
  • It is what the philosopher calls the law of ultimates, or the process from firsts to lasts and from lasts to firsts.
  • Extract from : « The Hearth-Stone » by Samuel Osgood
  • He was not fastidious, he would not trouble himself or other people about ultimates, above all he could be fired with imagination.
  • Extract from : « Quisant » by Anthony Hope
  • His passion for ultimates grew upon him; sometimes it seemed as though he would put up with nothing less.
  • Extract from : « Quisant » by Anthony Hope
  • His education will prove to be but vanity and vexation of spirit, unless it ultimates in this task.
  • Extract from : « Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence » by Various
  • Among the ultimates is a logical consequence of the right of woman to be represented by women.
  • Extract from : « The Intelligence of Woman » by W. L. George

Synonyms for ultimates

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019