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ultrafast

American  
[uhl-truh-fast, -fahst] / ˌʌl trəˈfæst, -ˈfɑst /

adjective

  1. extremely fast.

    ultrafast computers.


ultrafast British  
/ ˈʌltrəˌfɑːst /

adjective

  1. extremely fast

    an ultrafast internet connection

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of ultrafast

ultra- + fast 1

Example Sentences

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There are new pressures on ultrafast fashion retailers to slow down their production.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

In the future, the approach could contribute to ultrafast optical computers, advanced telecommunications, and entirely new terahertz lasers.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

More complex compositions - with ultrafast trills and combinations that contain lots of information - are more common in temperate forests, where birds tend to communicate at closer range.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

France became the first European country to specifically target ultrafast fashion, while Shein said it is reviewing the legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Stanton paused imperceptibly before answering, while his ultrafast mind considered the problem and arrived at a decision.

From Anything You Can Do! by Garrett, Randall

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