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penultimate
[pi-nuhl-tuh-mit]
adjective
next to the last.
the penultimate scene of the play.
of or relating to a penult or the next to the last syllable in a word.
In the word appropriate, -pri- is the penultimate syllable.
noun
a penult.
penultimate
/ pɪˈnʌltɪmɪt /
adjective
next to the last
noun
anything that is next to the last, esp a penult
Word History and Origins
Origin of penultimate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of penultimate1
Example Sentences
Ivory Coast and Gabon have dominated the six-nation Group F with one point dividing them going into their penultimate matches on Friday.
The penultimate episode included the handwritten letters from the book that Conrad begins sending Belly during their time apart, leading to their eventual romantic reconnection.
Tector, who brought up his own half-century with a drive for six, almost lasted to the end of the innings, only to edge the penultimate delivery into the gloves of Jos Buttler.
However, there was heartbreak for Kerr, seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the 1500m title but denied the opportunity after pulling up in pain on the penultimate lap.
It turned out to be the penultimate fight of Hatton's professional career, and the last in Vegas.
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