January 07, 2027

Penultimate

adjective

Definition

Last but one in a series or sequence. The penultimate chapter set up the finale so perfectly that the last pages were almost inevitable.

Example Sentence

“She won the penultimate race of the season, putting her in contention for the championship.”

Etymology

From Latin paenultimus, from paene (almost) + ultimus (last).

Scrabble Score

P3E1N1U1L1T1I1M3A1T1E1

PENULTIMATE scores 15 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

second-to-last second-from-last next-to-last preceding

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