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
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Adjective
Trump torpedoes crazy scheme to raise taxes: Grover Norquist interview Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist joins Rising to discuss a proposal being floated by some Republicans to increase the tax rate for the ultra wealthy. The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025 Smaller accessories like handmade sconces adorn the walls, demonstrating the duo’s flair for ornamental detail and ultra refined taste. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
Steps have also been taken to strengthen the relationship between the club and its principal ultras group, the Collectif Ultras Paris, whose members were invited to attend a training session prior to PSG’s trip to arch rivals Marseille in October (a game away fans were banned from attending). Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Ihara, 47, has run numerous ultras and is a coach and race director. Abby Levene, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ultra

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

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“Ultra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultra. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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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