ultimate

Definitions

Being or happening at the end of a process; final.

Being the best or most extreme example of its kind.

The fundamental or basic element of something.

Examples

Winning the championship was the ultimate goal of his athletic career.

The ultimate decision regarding the company's future rests with the board of directors.

Synonyms

final conclusive supreme paramount eventual utmost definitive

Antonyms

initial beginning first preliminary introductory minor secondary