Meaning of ULTRA-
WordNet Dictionary |
|
| Definition: | | [adj] (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative" |
|
| Sponsored Links: | |
|
|
| Synonyms: | | extremist, immoderate, radical |
|
|
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
|
| Definition: | |
\Ul"tra-\, a.
A prefix from the Latin ultra beyond (see {Ulterior}), having
in composition the signification beyond, on the other side,
chiefly when joined with words expressing relations of place;
as, ultramarine, ultramontane, ultramundane, ultratropical,
etc. In other relations it has the sense of excessively,
exceedingly, beyond what is common, natural, right, or
proper; as, ultraconservative; ultrademocratic,
ultradespotic, ultraliberal, ultraradical, etc.
\Ul"tra\, a. [See {Ultra-}.]
Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical;
uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures.
\Ul"tra\, n.
One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an
extremist; a radical. --Brougham.
|
|
|
|