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ultra.

Extreme; far beyond the norm; fanatical; uncompromising.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈʌltɹə/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈʊltɹə/Northern-England/ˈʌltɾə/Scotland, Wales/ˈɐltɹə/Australia, New-Zealand
  1. Extreme; far beyond the norm; fanatical; uncompromising.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Latin ūls Proto-Indo-European *-teros? Latin -ter Old Latin -ād Latin -ā Latin ultrābor. English ultra From Latin ultra.

noun/ˈʌltɹə/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈʊltɹə/Northern-England/ˈʌltɾə/Scotland, Wales/ˈɐltɹə/Australia, New-Zealand
  1. A political extremist, in particular

  2. A political extremist, in particular: An ultraleftist.

  3. A political extremist, in particular: An ultranationalist.

  4. A political extremist, in particular: An ultraroyalist.

    France · historical
  5. An especially devoted football fan, typically organized and participating in choreographies (including pyrotechnics), often of outwardly intimidating demeanour, but distinguished from a violent hooligan (although overlap between both subcultures is possible)

  6. An ultramarathon.

  7. An ultra-prominent peak.

  8. Code name used by British codebreakers during World War 2 for decrypted information gained from the enemy.

    capitalized · usually
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Latin ūls Proto-Indo-European *-teros? Latin -ter Old Latin -ād Latin -ā Latin ultrābor. English ultra From Latin ultra.

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