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ultimately

ultimately
Adverb

This term functions as a marker of finality, signaling the conclusion of a process or a sequence of events. It carries a sense of inevitability or the resolution of a conflict, often appearing after a period of uncertainty or struggle to describe the final outcome.

When used to describe a fundamental truth, it shifts from a temporal meaning to a logical one. In this sense, it strips away superficial layers to reveal the primary cause or the most critical factor governing a situation, similar to saying "when all is said and done."

Meanings

Adverbultimately

In the end, after a series of events or a long period of time.

They struggled for years, but ultimately they decided to sell the company.

Adverbultimately

At the most basic or fundamental level.

The success of the project ultimately depends on the cooperation of all team members.

Examples

We tried several different strategies but ultimately decided to pivot the product.

Business

We tried several different strategies but ultimately decided to pivot the product.

The decision is ultimately up to the CEO.

Office

The decision is ultimately up to the CEO.

I wondered if the quest would be worth it but ultimately it led me to the hidden city.

Fantasy

I wondered if the quest would be worth it but ultimately it led me to the hidden city.

It is ultimately a question of whether we can afford the risk.

Business

It is ultimately a question of whether we can afford the risk.

They argued for hours but ultimately agreed on a compromise.

none

They argued for hours but ultimately agreed on a compromise.

The success of the project ultimately depends on teamwork.

Office

The success of the project ultimately depends on teamwork.

I suppose it is ultimately my responsibility to fix this mess.

none

I suppose it is ultimately my responsibility to fix this mess.

The two countries ultimately signed a peace treaty after years of conflict.

History

The two countries ultimately signed a peace treaty after years of conflict.

Ultimately the goal is to improve the quality of life for everyone.

none

Ultimately the goal is to improve the quality of life for everyone.

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