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Meaning of Penultimate
The primary meaning of the word "Penultimate" is related to something that comes before the last in a series or sequence.
Etymology of Penultimate
The word "Penultimate" has its roots in Latin "paene" meaning almost and "ultimus" meaning last, and entered the English language in the 15th century.
Historically, the term "penultimate" was first used in the context of phonetics and poetry to describe the syllable before the last in a word or line of verse.
Synonyms
next to last
second to last
last but one
preceding
prior
previous
ante-penultimate
antepenult
pre-ultimate
preceding
forerunning
foregone
immediate
nearing
approaching
imminent
impending
upcoming
nearing
coming
following
succeeding
second
terminal
ultimate
final
concluding
ending
closing
penult
penultimate
last
latest
recent
preceding
prefatory
prelusive
introductory
preparatory
preliminary
Definitions
- The word "Penultimate" has the following definitions according to Oxford Languages:
- * (of a syllable in a word) coming before the last.
- * (of a stage or position in a sequence) coming before the last.
Usage Examples
- The following example sentences demonstrate how the word "Penultimate" is used in context:
- * The penultimate syllable in the word "celebration" is "bra".
- * The penultimate stage of the project was the most challenging.