ultimately

ultimately is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

ultimate + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.lɪ/ or /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət.li/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/ or [ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪɾ.li]
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/ or [ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪɾ.li]

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: ul‧tim‧ate‧ly

Adverb

Positive ultimately

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. in the end; when nothing else is left

   We will all help, but it is you who are ultimately responsible.

   The events of 1962 ultimately lead to the end of his government.

   Ultimately, the choice depends on what you like.

Related words

• ultimate