ultimately
/ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.lɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Indicating the last item.
Adverb
Examples
Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Indicating the most important action.
Adverb
Examples
Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ultimately” mean?
Indicating the last item.
Is “ultimately” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.