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RootLatin
ultim
final, end
Latin ultimus, last or farthest: ultimate is final, an ultimatum sets a final demand, and penultimate stands almost last.
Words built from it
- ultimate — final or last in a series
ultim (final) + -ate (adjective ending) - ultimately — in the end, finally
ultim (final) + -ately (adverb ending) - ultimatum — a final demand backed by a threat
ultim (final) + -atum (noun ending) - penultimate — second to last
pen- (almost) + ultim (final)
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