antepenultimate

[ an-tee-pi-nuhl-tuh-mit ]

adjective

1. third from the end.
2. of or relating to an antepenult.

noun

1. an antepenult.

antepenultimate

/ ˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmɪt /

adjective

1. third from last

noun

1. anything that is third from last

Other Words From

• prean·te·pe·nulti·mate adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of antepenultimate¹

First recorded in 1670–80; antepenult + (ult)imate

Example Sentences

Only six thousand pounds now required for the great ultimate, or penultimate, or antepenultimate effort.

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Even when the stress falls on this antepenultimate i, it is short in English speech.

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It need hardly be said that 'tea-houses' like 'grandfathers' has the stress on the antepenultimate.

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It lies between the penultimate and antepenultimate pair of legs.

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On that place, if it be on the penultimate or antepenultimate, the accent should be laid in English.

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