ultimately
UK /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.lɪ/ US /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/
adv 4
Definitions
adv
1
Indicating the last item.
Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…
2
Indicating the most important action.
Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week.
3
In the end; finally.
That Wolves reached half-time on level terms had much to do with the ultimately luckless Hennessey, who was in action in the opening minute to tip away Samir Nasri's shot following a City corner.
4
Used to indicate the etymon at which a given etymological derivation terminates.
Cognate to Gottscheerish boßər, bàsser. Ultimately cognate to standard High German Wasser.
Shortened from maxiature, ultimately from Latin maximus ("large").
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