Definition of Penultimate

1. Adjective. Next to the last. "The figures in the next-to-last column"

Exact synonyms: Next-to-last
Similar to: Intermediate

2. Noun. The next to last syllable in a word.
Exact synonyms: Penult, Penultima
Generic synonyms: Syllable

Definition of Penultimate

1. a. Last but one; as, the penultimate syllable, the last syllable but one of a word.

2. n. The penult.

Definition of Penultimate

1. Adjective. Coming next-to-last in a sequence. ¹

2. Adjective. (linguistics) Of or pertaining to a penult. ¹

3. Noun. A next-to-last thing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Penultimate

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Penultimate

pentyls
pentyne
pentynes
penuche
penuches
penuchi
penuchis
penuchle
penuchles
penuckle
penuckles
penult
penultima
penultima law
penultimas
penultimate (current term)
penultimately
penultimates
penults
penumbra
penumbrae
penumbral
penumbras
penumbrous
penup
penups
penuries
penurious
penuriously
penuriousness

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