ultrafast

[ uhl-truh-fast, -fahst ]

adjective

1. extremely fast:

   ultrafast computers.

ultrafast

/ ˈʌltrəˌfɑːst /

adjective

1. extremely fast

   an ultrafast internet connection

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultrafast¹

ultra- + fast ¹

Example Sentences

Video-game players’ lust for ever-better graphics created a huge industry in ultrafast graphic-processing units, which turned out to be perfectly suited for neural-net math.

From MIT Technology Review

Unlike traditional chips, which are geared toward ultrafast, precise calculations, TPUs are designed for the high-volume but low-­precision calculations required by neural networks.

From MIT Technology Review

Myriad ultrafast projects have been proposed over the years.

From Time

Stanton paused imperceptibly before answering, while his ultrafast mind considered the problem and arrived at a decision.

From Project Gutenberg

Stanton paused imperceptibly before answering, while his ultrafast mind considered the problem before arriving at a decision.

From Project Gutenberg