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

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