ULTRA

extremist, radical, ultra

(adjective) (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; “extremist political views”; “radical opinions on education”; “an ultra conservative”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ultra (comparative more ultra, superlative most ultra)

Extreme; far beyond the norm; fanatical; uncompromising.

Noun

ultra (plural ultras)

An ultraroyalist in France.

An extremist, especially an ultranationalist.

(soccer) An especially devoted football fan, typically associated with the intimidating use of extremist slogans, pyrotechnics and sometimes hooligan violence.

(athletics) An ultramarathon.

(climbing) An ultra-prominent peak.

(usually, capitalised) Code name used by British codebreakers during World War 2 for decrypted information gained from the enemy.

Anagrams

• lutar

Source: Wiktionary


Ul"tra-, a.

Definition: A prefix from the Latin ultra beyond (see Ulterior), having in composition the signification beyond, on the other side, chiefly when joined with words expressing relations of place; as, ultramarine, ultramontane, ultramundane, ultratropical, etc. In other relations it has the sense of excessively, exceedingly, beyond what is common, natural, right, or proper; as, ultraconservative; ultrademocratic, ultradespotic, ultraliberal, ultraradical, etc.

Ul"tra, a. Etym: [See Ultra-.]

Definition: Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical; uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures.

Ul"tra, n.

Definition: One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an extremist; a radical. Brougham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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