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adverb

Definitions

1. Indicating the last item.

   Example: Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…

   Synonyms:at lastfinallyin the end

2. Indicating the most important action.

   Example: Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week.

   Synonyms:at the end of the daywhen all is said and done

3. Used to indicate the etymon at which a given etymological derivation terminates.

   Example: Cognate to Gottscheerish boßər, bàsser. Ultimately cognate to standard High German Wasser.

   Synonyms:terminal etymon