About The Word Ultra-
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What's The Definition Of Ultra-?
[adj] (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ultra-: extremist | immoderate | radical Related Terms | Find terms related to Ultra-: See Also | Ultra- In Webster's Dictionary \Ul"tra-\, a.
A prefix from the Latin ultra beyond (see {Ulterior}), having
in composition the signification beyond, on the other side,
chiefly when joined with words expressing relations of place;
as, ultramarine, ultramontane, ultramundane, ultratropical,
etc. In other relations it has the sense of excessively,
exceedingly, beyond what is common, natural, right, or
proper; as, ultraconservative; ultrademocratic,
ultradespotic, ultraliberal, ultraradical, etc.
\Ul"tra\, a. [See {Ultra-}.] Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical; uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures. \Ul"tra\, n. One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an extremist; a radical. --Brougham. |
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