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
Her brows were lightened to a strawberry blonde shade, and her lips were painted an ultra glossy shade of black. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024 From the Ancient, to the ultra modern; her jewels will appeal to anyone else who views adornment as art, just like the architecture that underpins her creative practice. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 Homeowners with ultra low rates are unwilling to sell and buy a home during a time of higher prevailing market rates. Anna Bahney, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024 The basics of AirTags are simple enough to understand: each one is a tiny little puck with a Bluetooth Low Energy radio and a U1 ultra wideband (UWB) chip. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 6 Feb. 2024 After adding a half and ultra, the race swelled in popularity, and topped 25,000 runners over two days in 2012. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2024 John was already ultra popular in the 1940s and 1950s, hovering around the third and fourth spots. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2024 Meanwhile, its lyrics are profound and ultra emotional. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2024 In addition to its adjustable electrical heat system, the blanket is made from a combination of flannel and teddy fleece that’s soft to the touch and ultra warming. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
Noun
Protests by ultras escalated to such an extent that several games were on the verge of being called off. Manuel Veth, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 The adjustable, secure-fit ear hooks fit ultra comfortably and the earphones are sweat- and water-resistant ideal for use during workouts. Rachel Simon, EW.com, 29 June 2023 When the subject of ultras came up, a coworker asked her, What’s another five miles? Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2022 But, what makes this special is the five different steam settings that make this steamer ultra versatile. Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024 Already owning ultras in Australia and New Zealand, Ironman could have continued to invest incrementally, but instead opened up their pocketbook and bought the farm. Andy Cochrane, Outside Online, 21 Sep. 2022 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

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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 18 Mar. 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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