Advertisement
Advertisement
antepenultimate
[ an-tee-pi-nuhl-tuh-mit ]
noun
- an antepenult.
antepenultimate
/ ˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmɪt /
adjective
- third from last
noun
- anything that is third from last
Discover More
Other Words From
- prean·te·pe·nulti·mate adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of antepenultimate1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Only six thousand pounds now required for the great ultimate, or penultimate, or antepenultimate effort.
Even when the stress falls on this antepenultimate i, it is short in English speech.
It need hardly be said that 'tea-houses' like 'grandfathers' has the stress on the antepenultimate.
It lies between the penultimate and antepenultimate pair of legs.
On that place, if it be on the penultimate or antepenultimate, the accent should be laid in English.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse