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Grammar : Noun
Spell : uhl-tuh-mey-tuh m, -mah-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌʌl təˈmeɪ təm, -ˈmɑ-

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Définition of ultimatum

Origin :
  • 1731, from Modern Latin, from Medieval Latin adjective ultimatum "last possible, final," from Latin ultimatum, neuter of ultimatus (see ultimate). Hamilton and others use the Latin plural ultimata. In slang c.1820s, ultimatum was used for "the buttocks."
  • noun final offer
Example sentences :
  • Our ultimatum was despatched to Suna on the very day on which we received this sad news.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • For the United States it is a record of honor; for Europe it is an ultimatum.
  • Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root
  • The captain's parting remark was in the nature of an ultimatum.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Then she called her daughter to her and issued an ultimatum.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Then without pause he turned on Sunny and delivered his ultimatum.
  • Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • But this is not the ultimatum outrage of the Megalian Government.
  • Extract from : « The Island Mystery » by George A. Birmingham
  • We are prepared to defy the ultimatum of the enemy, whoever he may be.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930 » by Various
  • You spoke, when you delivered your ultimatum, of attacking the Moon, and after it Mars!
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930 » by Various
  • And that evening Sondheim had sent him an ultimatum by Kastner.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Puma got up, nodded his acceptance of their ultimatum, and opened the door for them.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers

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