ultimatum

Pronunciation: /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a final peremptory demand

Etymology

From Latin ultimatus (“late, last final”), from Latin ultimus (“extreme, last, furthest, farthest, final”).

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demand

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