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
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Harry Josh Pro Tools Ultra Light Pro Dryer Handmade in France, the ionic dryer is ultra lightweight for easy handling. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2023 Street Fighter 6 with its ultra high review scores. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 These great cargo pants are wide legged and extra stretchy to keep you comfortable and ultra trendy all at the same time. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2023 As well as elongating her eyes with the upward flick, the placing made for an edgy, futuristic framing of Grande’s eyes which kept things looking ultra modern, rather than retro. Georgia Day, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2023 Plus, it’s made with buttery genuine leather and lined with ultra suede, a purely polyester interior, for a superior look and feel. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023 Éclair Cake: Topped with an ultra easy microwaveable ganache, this no-bake treat is the definition of no-stress baking. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023 The lone human survivor, in the entire company, who was ultra committed to finishing as a human and managed to outrun the entire company on a mission to capture her, was a non-gamer grandmother in her late 60’s. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 20 July 2023 Special molecules attached to ultra fine particles of gold called nanoparticles are used to detect a protein on the virus. Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 8 Sep. 2020
Noun
So far in her career she’s run 40-plus ultras, winning more than half a dozen of them, and finished eight 100-milers (including her favorite race of all time, the Hardrock 100). Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2022 The Grada Sur ultras chanted and banged their drums. James Montague Samuel Aranda, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2023 As an Olympic-caliber track runner who has now run a couple ultras, how do these disciplines compare for you in terms of managing discomfort? Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2023 And instead of prioritizing the amount of time played, gamers can advance their ultra based on the impact of their contributions and kills, setting the stage for big moments that are rewarding and fun to experience. Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2023 The majority of the group would run a traditional marathon, while 20 or more would do a 70km extreme ultra, and a small group would run a half marathon. Michael Clinton, Men's Health, 14 June 2023 All the while, the jeers and whistles of the P.S.G. ultras grew louder, and the angriest voices increasingly started to focus on Messi, whose form and output — perhaps as expected for a 35-year-old coming off an exhausting World Cup — dipped below his customary brilliance. Tariq Panja, New York Times, 3 May 2023 There could be some truth in Leplat's claims given the way Messi and Neymar were infamously booed by the ultras in their first home match after PSG were kicked out of the UCL by eventual winners Real Madrid last season. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023 Although these events can be infrequent and sometimes only last a few hours, oil and gas ultra-emitters account for as much as 12% of global methane emissions from the sector, according to a study published in Science in February by French and American scientists. Dallas News, 19 Apr. 2022 See More

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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 2 Dec. 2023.

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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