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PENULTIMATE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Penultimate.

How to pronounce penultimate:

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Penultimate - as a noun

The next to last syllable in a word

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
penult8penultima13

Penultimate - as an adjective satellite

Second last

Example: "The author inadvertently reveals the murderer in the penultimate chapter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
next-to-last

Penultimate - as an adjective

(in united states usually formal) next to last, second to last; immediately preceding the end of a sequence, list, etc.

Of or pertaining to a penult.

Relating to or denoting an element of a related collection of curves that is arbitrarily close to a degenerate form.

Example Sentences

"The penultimate episode of the season is always the most exciting."
"She scored the penultimate goal, securing their victory."
"The penultimate chapter of the book reveals a major plot twist."
"I'm saving the penultimate slice of cake for later."
"The penultimate day of our vacation was spent exploring the city."
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Word Game Points

Is PENULTIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penultimate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PENULTIMATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PENULTIMATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penultimate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PENULTIMATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PENULTIMATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penultimate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PENULTIMATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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