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1ultra

adjective ul·tra \ˈəl-trə\

Definition of ULTRA

:  going beyond others or beyond due limit :  extreme
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Origin of ULTRA

ultra-
First Known Use: 1818

Related to ULTRA

Synonyms
extremist, fanatic (or fanatical), rabid, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, extreme
Antonyms
middle-of-the-road, nonrevolutionary, unrevolutionary

2ultra

noun

Definition of ULTRA

:  one that is ultra :  extremist

Origin of ULTRA

ultra-
First Known Use: 1819
ULTRA- Defined for Kids

ultra

adjective ul·tra \ˈəl-trə\

Definition of ULTRA for Kids

:  1extreme 1 <ultra plush chair>

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8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. ultra
  2. ultra-
  3. ultra-atomic
  4. ultra-pasteurized
  5. ultra-premium
  6. ultra vires
  7. ne plus ultra
  8. laesio enormis
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