ultraism

[ uhl-truh-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. extremism.
2. an extremist point of view or act.

ultraism

/ ˈʌltrəˌɪzəm /

noun

1. extreme philosophy, belief, or action

Derived Forms

• ˈultraist, nounadjective
• ˌultraˈistic, adjective

Other Words From

• ultra·ist noun adjective
• ultra·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultraism¹

First recorded in 1815–25; ultra- + -ism

Example Sentences

It will indulge in no rash ultraism or antagonism, but will kindly appreciate truth even when mingled with error.

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Here he became early distinguished for his ultraism in democracy.

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God forgive those who have wrung these tears—whatever the ultraism they may represent!

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Why lose your balance in the circle of your Christian duty, and grow dizzy-headed on your one idea, your darling ultraism?

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This to us is the purest essence of wit, the very ne plus ultraism of it.

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