ultimatum
Syllabification: (ul·ti·ma·tum)
Pronunciation: /ˌəltəˈmātəm, -ˈmät-/
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The plural of ultimatum is usually spelled ultimatums, although ultimata (as in the original Latin) is also correct.
Definition of ultimatum
noun ( plural ultimatums or ultimata /-ˈmātə, -ˈmätə/)
Origin:
mid 18th century: from Latin, neuter past participle of ultimare 'come to an end'
