Latter
Latter adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.
Usage example: the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch
Ultimate
Ultimate adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.
Usage example: the ultimate speaker at today's meeting
Latter is a synonym for ultimate in start topic. You can use "Latter" instead an adjective "Ultimate", if it concerns topics such as last, latest.
Nearby Words: ultimatum, ultimately
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Fan Wank — the former is the ultimate in Doylist interpretation, while the latter is the ultimate in Watsonian interpretation.
Source: Opposite Tropes - The latter usually triggers a Roaring Rampage of Revenge that fulfills the Chosen One's ultimate destiny.
Source: If You Won't, I Will -
Ultimately, Kyosuke picks the latter, which is one of the catalysts in Sayaka's fall to despair and ultimate witch-hood.
Source: Muggle-and-Magical Love Triangle
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