ultra
gb/ˈʌltɹə/ us/ˈʌltɹə/
B2
Anglais
~ 3500
rendkívül, ultra-, radikális, szélsőséges
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
ultra [adjective]
The company launched an ultra modern smartphone with advanced features.
A cég egy fejlett funkciókkal rendelkező, rendkívül modern okostelefont dobott piacra.
She prefers ultra thin laptops for traveling.
Utazáshoz a rendkívül vékony laptopokat kedveli.
This sunscreen offers ultra high protection against UV rays.
The new camera is ultra sensitive to low light.
He wore an ultra bright jacket that was hard to miss.
Exemples pédagogiques
This phone is ultra fast.
Ez a telefon rendkívül gyors.
I bought an ultra thin computer.
Vettem egy rendkívül vékony számítógépet.
The cream gives ultra strong sun protection.
This TV is ultra big.
He has an ultra loud voice.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'ultra' with 'super' in informal speech; 'ultra' is often used in more formal or technical contexts.
Sens
Extremely or excessively great
Collocations
ultra modern
|ultra fast
|ultra thin
|ultra high
|ultra sensitive
Synonymes
extreme (More general term for something far from normal; 'ultra' often emphasizes technological or stylistic cutting-edge.)
Antonymes
moderate (Represents the opposite idea of being within reasonable limits.)
Thèmes
intensity
|description
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Much more than is usual or normal; very extreme.
Extending or going beyond what is usual, normal, or moderate; extreme.
NOM
C1
2
radikális
B2
szélsőséges
B2
Schéma d’usage :
an ultra [group/belief]
The new law was criticized by both moderates and ultras.
Az új törvényt a mérsékeltek és a szélsőségesek is bírálták.
He’s considered an ultra in his political party.
A pártjában radikálisnak tartják.
The ultras protested outside the parliament building.
Some ultras refuse to compromise on any issue.
The debate was dominated by ultras from both sides.
Exemples pédagogiques
He is an ultra in politics.
A politikában szélsőségesnek számít.
Many ultras joined the protest.
Sok szélsőséges csatlakozott a tüntetéshez.
The party has some ultras.
Ultras do not want to change their ideas.
Ultras can be on the left or right.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think 'ultra' as a noun means 'something very good'; in politics it usually means 'extremist'.
Sens
Person with extreme views
Collocations
right-wing ultra
|left-wing ultra
|religious ultra
Synonymes
extremist (Common term for someone with radical views; 'ultra' is shorter and sometimes less formal.)
Antonymes
moderate (Someone whose views are not extreme.)
Thèmes
politics
|society
|relationships
Définition
Someone who believes in very extreme ideas, especially in politics or society.
A person who holds extreme political, religious, or social opinions.
B2
3
ultra-
B2
Ultraviolet light is invisible to the human eye.
Az ultraibolya fény az emberi szem számára láthatatlan.
The building’s design is ultramodern.
Az épület kialakítása ultramodern.
Ultrasonic waves are used in medical imaging.
The material is ultralight but strong.
She wore an ultrachic outfit to the gala.
Exemples pédagogiques
Ultraviolet light comes from the sun.
Az ultraibolya fény a Napból származik.
This car is ultrafast.
Ez az autó ultragyors.
We use ultrasonic waves to clean jewelry.
The house looks ultramodern.
He bought an ultralight bike.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'ultra-' with 'over-' or 'super-'; context determines which prefix is correct.
Sens
Beyond a limit or range
Collocations
ultraviolet
|ultramodern
|ultrasonic
Synonymes
super- ('Super-' can mean similar things but is often more informal or promotional.)
Thèmes
language
|word formation
|communication
|education
Définition
Used before a word to mean 'beyond' or 'more than usual'.
A prefix meaning 'beyond', 'extreme', or 'exceeding a certain limit'. Commonly used to form compound words.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
ultra
API
GB/ˈʌltɹə/
US/ˈʌltɹə/
Syllabes et accentuation
ul - tra (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (ul)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: ultra
Noun
- Base: ultra
- Plural: ultras
Famille de mots
Forms
ultras
noun
Core family
ultramodern
adjective
ultrasonic
adjective
ultraviolet
adjective
Related words
ultrasound
noun B2
ultraconservative
adjective
Advanced or less common
ultranationalist
adjective
ultranationalism
noun
Expressions
ultra fast
1/ˈʌltɹə fˈæst/
fixed phrase
Extremely fast speed
Much faster than usual.
Exemples
- This train is ultra fast and reaches the city in 30 minutes.
- We need an ultra fast internet connection for this project.
ultra high definition
1/ˈʌltɹə hˈaɪ dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Very high image resolution
A type of video or TV picture with much more detail than normal high definition.
Exemples
- This movie is available in ultra high definition for streaming.
- The new TV supports ultra high definition content.
ultra modern
1/ˈʌltɹə mˈɑdɚn/
fixed phrase
Extremely contemporary in style
Very new and using the latest ideas or style.
Exemples
- Their office has an ultra modern design.
- The hotel rooms are decorated in an ultra modern style.