Ultimatum: meaning, definitions and examples
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ultimatum
[ ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm ]
diplomacy
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
Synonyms
final demand, final offer, last chance
Examples of usage
- If the ultimatum is not met, we will have no choice but to take military action.
- She delivered the ultimatum with a firm tone, leaving no room for negotiation.
Translations
Translations of the word "ultimatum" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ultimato
🇮🇳 अंतिम चेतावनी
🇩🇪 Ultimatum
🇮🇩 ultimatum
🇺🇦 ультиматум
🇵🇱 ultimatum
🇯🇵 最後通告
🇫🇷 ultimatum
🇪🇸 ultimátum
🇹🇷 ultimatom
🇰🇷 최후통첩
🇸🇦 إنذار نهائي
🇨🇿 ultimátum
🇸🇰 ultimátum
🇨🇳 最后通牒
🇸🇮 ultimat
🇮🇸 úrslitakostur
🇰🇿 ультиматум
🇬🇪 ულტიმატუმი
🇦🇿 ultimatum
🇲🇽 ultimátum
Word origin
The word 'ultimatum' originated in the 18th century from the Latin word 'ultimatum', which means 'final'. It was first used in the context of diplomacy to refer to a final set of terms presented by one party to another. The concept of ultimatums has been a common practice in negotiations and conflicts throughout history, often used as a way to assert power or pressure the opposing party to comply with certain demands.