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ultimacy

[ uhl-tuh-muh-see ]

/ ˈʌl tə mə si /

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noun, plural ul·ti·ma·cies.

the state or quality of being ultimate.

a basic or fundamental quality: to question the ultimacies of one's religious beliefs.

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Origin of ultimacy

First recorded in 1835–45; ultim(ate) + -acy

Words nearby ultimacy

Ulsterman, Ulster Unionist Council, ult., ulterior, ultima, ultimacy, ultima ratio regum, ultimate, ultimate constituent, ultimately, ultimate strength

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How to use ultimacy in a sentence

One side proclaims the ultimacy of order—that of some old order which conduces to its own interest.
Human Nature and Conduct|John Dewey
It proves one thing, at any rate—I have no monopoly of the quality of ultimacy!
The Whirligig of Time|Wayland Wells Williams
You have what one might call a sense of ultimacy—is there such a word?
The Whirligig of Time|Wayland Wells Williams
"Well, you must at least let me believe in the ultimacy of your finding your profession," insisted Madge.
The Whirligig of Time|Wayland Wells Williams

"I'm afraid you can't make me believe in my own ultimacy, no matter how hard you try," said Harry.
The Whirligig of Time|Wayland Wells Williams