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until ultimate
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "until ultimate" is not standard or commonly used in written English.
It may be intended to convey a sense of continuity or duration leading to a final outcome, but it lacks clarity and context. Example: "We will work on this project until ultimate success is achieved."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
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8 human-written examples
Tensile bonding was measured using a universal testing machine until ultimate failure was obtained.
Science
This allows for effective simulation of the joint response until ultimate failure and thus, full assessment of the concept's performance.
In addition, the improved connection mechanism used in Phase II beams was found to provide adequate interface bond strength to maintain full composite action until ultimate failure.
The experimental runs involved injecting CO2 in alternating two cycles with high salinity water into oil saturated core at irreducible water saturation, each at a constant injection rate of 1 cc/sec, until ultimate recovery is reached.
The study reported that the ORT architecture in the off-axis direction displayed an enhanced ability to carry higher loads after damage onset until ultimate failure followed by AI and finally LTL which is directly reflected by the energy absorption of ORT being the highest followed by AI and finally LTL.
In essence, like a good leader, he was determined not to bask for one minute on current success but to continue to stay the course until ultimate success is achieved.
News & Media
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51 human-written examples
By keeping the existing fleet of four ballistic-missile submarines going for a bit longer the oldest of them will now not come out of service until 2028 the ultimate decision to replace them will be postponed until 2016, saving a useful £1.2 billion.
News & Media
Then it's a steady decline until the ultimate low at 3.30am.
News & Media
The investigations into the lamentable acts that had occurred in Iguala would "continue until their ultimate consequences," she vowed.
News & Media
Recipes are tested, tweaked and tasted until the ultimate, foolproof, "you, too, can do this at home" version emerges.
News & Media
However, many Tunisians still cynically expect Ben Ali to change the constitution again to allow him to continue to serve as president until his ultimate demise.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
For clarity, replace "until ultimate" with more conventional phrases such as "until the end" or "until the final result".
Common error
Avoid using "until ultimate" as it doesn't clearly specify what 'ultimate' refers to. Using a specific noun after 'until' makes the sentence grammatically sound.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "until ultimate" primarily functions as a prepositional phrase modifying a verb. It indicates the duration of an action leading to a final or conclusive point. However, it is considered grammatically questionable, according to Ludwig.
Frequent in
Science
60%
News & Media
30%
Formal & Business
10%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "until ultimate" signifies continuing an action up to a final point. While the Ludwig AI flags it as grammatically questionable, real-world examples show its presence in Science and News & Media contexts. For increased clarity, especially in formal writing, consider alternatives like "until the end" or "until the final outcome". Remember to specify what is 'ultimate' to ensure grammatical correctness and precision.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
until the very end
Replaces "ultimate" with a more common expression emphasizing the finality.
until the final outcome
Substitutes "ultimate" with a clearer noun phrase that specifies the end result.
up to the final point
Uses "final point" instead of "ultimate" to denote the concluding stage.
until the definitive conclusion
Replaces "ultimate" with a more formal and emphatic phrase.
until it's completely done
Offers a simpler, more direct way to express the idea of reaching completion.
until resolution
Uses a single noun to imply the final solution or ending.
until the last stage
Focuses on the terminal phase of a process.
until the supreme moment
Implies waiting for a peak or decisive event.
until the culminating event
Highlights a final, significant occurrence.
until the decisive moment
Emphasizes a moment that determines the outcome.
FAQs
How can I use the word "ultimate" correctly?
Use "ultimate" as an adjective before a noun to describe the final or most significant point, such as "ultimate goal" or "ultimate decision".
What's a better way to say "until ultimate success"?
Consider using phrases like "until final success", "until complete success", or "until achieving success" for improved clarity.
Is "until ultimate" grammatically correct?
While understandable in some contexts, "until ultimate" is not standard English. It's better to specify what is 'ultimate', for example, "until the ultimate goal is reached".
What are some alternatives to "until ultimate failure"?
You can use alternatives such as "until complete failure", "until total failure", or "until final failure" depending on the context.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
80%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested