English to English
adjective
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
- Going beyond others, or beyond due limit; extreme; fanatical; uncompromising; as, an ultra reformer; ultra measures.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- One who advocates extreme measures; an ultraist; an extremist; a radical.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
Extremist political views.
Radical opinions on education.
An ultra conservative.
source: WordNet 3.0
