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ultrahigh

American  
[uhl-truh-hahy] / ˌʌl trəˈhaɪ /

adjective

  1. extremely high.

    ultrahigh skyscrapers of 100 stories.


Etymology

Origin of ultrahigh

First recorded in 1945–50; ultra- + high


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In New York, tickets to see the film in Imax’s ultrahigh 70-millimeter resolution are being resold for hundreds of dollars.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Likewise, increased AI demand means the potential expansion of ultrahigh voltage, or UHV, transmission lines, which are widely used in other nations like China.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

By embedding microscopic silicon “bridges” directly onto a chip’s base, microchips can exchange data at ultrahigh speeds, delivering massive AI performance efficiently and cost-effectively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

"This will hopefully lead to future storage devices with ultrahigh information density and high reliability."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2024

This Tally was sleek, with ultrahigh cheekbones, deep green catlike eyes, and a wide mouth that curled into a knowing smile.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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