penultimate
/pɪˈnʌltɪmət/
pe · nul · ti · mate
pɪ · ˈnʌl · tɪ · mət
English Definition
adj. second-to-last next-to-last
Significado en Español
penúltimo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
áp chót, thứ hai từ dưới lên
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Example Sentence
The penultimate chapter of the book was very exciting.
书的倒数第二章非常激动人心。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pen-(almost, nearly) + ultimate(last) → second to last.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “penultimate”?
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A
Final
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B
Next-to-last
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C
Beginning
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D
Middle
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B — Next-to-last.
“penultimate” means adj. second-to-last next-to-last
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The hero's daring escape happens in the ______ chapter, just before the ending.
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A
first
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B
penultimate
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C
opening
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D
middle
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B — penultimate.
“penultimate” means adj. second-to-last next-to-last
Common questions about “penultimate”
What does “penultimate” mean?
penultimate — adj. second-to-last next-to-last. In Chinese: 倒数第二的.
How do you pronounce “penultimate”?
penultimate is pronounced /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pe · nul · ti · mate.
How do you use “penultimate” in a sentence?
The penultimate chapter of the book was very exciting. (书的倒数第二章非常激动人心。)
What are synonyms for “penultimate”?
second to last — all close in meaning to penultimate (adj. second-to-last next-to-last).
Is “penultimate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. penultimate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “penultimate”?
pen-(almost, nearly) + ultimate(last) → second to last.
