ultra

1 of 3

adjective

ul·​tra ˈəl-trə 

: 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

Synonyms

Adjective

• extreme
• extremist
• fanatic
• fanatical
• rabid
• radical
• revolutionary
• revolutionist

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

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

The brand has even collaborated with other companies across industries, including Motorola (which will release a razr 50 ultra and razr+ that embody Mocha Mousse’s meaning) and Pura (which will release a tonal diffuser and two exclusive new scents). —Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024

Could Justin Herbert throwing more solve Chargers' offensive problems? Raiders' Charles Snowden never lost hope and his heroics rewards team's faith Tom Brady's NFL Combine shirt, watch collection going to auction The Athletic FC: Who are the Atleti ultras? —New York Times, 1 Oct. 2024

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

Phrases Containing ultra

• ne plus ultra
• ultra-civilized
• ultra-commercial
• ultra-pasteurized
• ultra-processed
• ultra-rare
• ultra vires
• ultra-wide

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"