ULTIMATUMS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Ultimatum

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 18th century: from Latin, neuter past participle of ultimare ‘come to an end’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations

Short Definition:

final demand or statement of terms

Examples:
  • their employers issued an ultimatum demanding an immediate return to work

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