adverb
ultimately
In the end or at the most basic level.
The success of our plan ultimately depends on everyone cooperating.
Etymology
The adjective for the final point takes -ly. Ultimately refers to the final outcome or the deepest explanatory level.
More examples
- We considered moving but ultimately decided to stay.
- The manager is ultimately responsible for the team's decisions.
- These small changes will ultimately save us money.
Forms
ultimate adjective — Final or most basic in nature.
Similar words
- eventually
- Emphasizes what happens after time passes, not underlying causes.
- fundamentally
- Emphasizes the basic nature of something, not its outcome.