ultra

1 of 3

adjective

ul·​tra ˈəl-trə How to pronounce ultra (audio)
: going beyond others or beyond due limit : extreme

ultra

2 of 3

noun

: one that is ultra : extremist

ultra-

3 of 3

prefix

1
: beyond in space : on the other side : trans-
ultraviolet
2
: beyond the range or limits of : transcending : super-
ultramicroscopic
3
: beyond what is ordinary, proper, or moderate : excessively : extremely
ultramodern

Examples of ultra in a Sentence

Adjective espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support
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Adjective
And yet, the classic details of its history make way for ultra modern touches on the New American menu at Café Riggs and the chic, and swanky scene downstairs in what was once the building’s vault at the Silver Lyan. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 Get The Recipe 12 of 26 Mississippi Pork Chops Pepperoni peppers and a ranch seasoning packet are the secret to these ultra flavorful pork chops. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
Noun
In countries with more of an ‘ultras’ culture, there is relentless chanting, often conducted more literally than in England. Michael Cox, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024 The new data from backyard ultras suggests the same is probably true even in races lasting several days. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ultra 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

ultra-

Noun

ultra-

Prefix

Latin, from ultra beyond, adverb & preposition, from *ulter situated beyond — more at ulterior

First Known Use

Adjective

1818, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ultra was in 1818

Dictionary Entries Near ultra

Cite this Entry

“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultra. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

ultra

1 of 2 adjective
ul·​tra
ˈəl-trə
: going beyond others : extreme

ultra-

2 of 2 prefix
1
: beyond : exceeding the range or limits of
ultraviolet
2
: more than is usual
ultramodern
Etymology

Prefix

derived from Latin ultra "beyond"

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