adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Synonym of antepenultimate. nonstandard, not-comparable, possibly, rare

   "Penultimate and triultimate rachis 3 x 4 cm wide respectively, with hairs on their surface"

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antepenultimate

Example

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"Penultimate and triultimate rachis 3 x 4 cm wide respectively, with hairs on their surface"

Etymology

From tri- + ultimate, apparently on account of the fact that it is the third in sequence after ultimate and penultimate.

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