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ultimately

From Wiktionary
ultimately is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

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ultimate + -ly

Pronunciation

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  • (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]
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ul‧tim‧ate‧ly

Adverb

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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.
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