ultimateness
- noun
- /ˈʌltɪmətnəs/
- They debated the ultimateness of their beliefs at the final meeting.
Examples
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When I was in my early teens, he guided me through Heart of Darkness, tightly guessing that I would find the combination of ultimateness and ambiguity in a sinister, exotic setting irresistible.
Academic text (1999) -
The ultimateness of her dedication to the project inspired everyone around her.
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In philosophy, the ultimateness of existence raises profound questions.
Synonyms
The highest possible amount or level
The farthest point or highest level of something
The state of being finished and not able to change
How far something goes beyond normal limits
The state of being complete and having no limits
The final or highest point of something, like the top of a mountain
A state that is complete and leaves no doubt
Antonyms
How Final
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ultimateness comes from the Latin root ultim-, which means 'farthest' or 'last' and is the same root you see in ultimate and ultimatum. So, ultimateness is the state of being final or the most extreme point.