ultimo
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9.9
Of the month before the current one, used in dates and letters
- adjective
- /ˈʌltɪmoʊ/
- Archaic
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último
- Please refer to my letter dated the 22nd ultimo for more details.
Examples
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The payment was due on the 30th ultimo, but has not yet been received.
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His account was settled on the 15th ultimo as noted in the records.
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We received your letter dated ultimo.
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Please submit the report by the end of ultimo.
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The invoice for the services rendered was submitted on the 5th ultimo.
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As discussed in our meeting, the decision was made on the 18th ultimo.
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Your payment was processed on the 10th ultimo, according to our records.
Synonyms
9.9
Of the month before this month
is the same meaning but used mainly in business correspondence
Antonyms
Surface Forms
ultimo positive
Etymology
Ultimo comes from the Latin word ultimus, meaning 'last', and from the old phrase ultimo mense which means 'in the last month'. So, when you see ultimo in a letter it tells you the date is in the month before the current one.