ultimately

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   as the end result of a succession or process

   Ultimately, I had to give in.

2. 2
   adv

   Indicating the last item.

   Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…

3. 3
   adv

   Indicating the most important action.

   Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week.

4. 4
   adv

   In the end; finally.

   That Wolves reached half-time on level terms had much to do with the ultimately luckless Hennessey, who was in action in the opening minute to tip away Samir Nasri's shot following a City corner.

5. 5
   adv

   Used to indicate the etymon at which a given etymological derivation terminates.

   Cognate to Gottscheerish boßər, bàsser. Ultimately cognate to standard High German Wasser.

Etymology

From ultimate + -ly.