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The synonyms of “Penultimate” are: penult, penultima, next-to-last
Penultimate as a Noun
Definitions of "Penultimate" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “penultimate” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- The next to last syllable in a word.
Synonyms of "Penultimate" as a noun (2 Words)
| penult | The penultimate syllable of a word. |
| penultima | The penultimate syllable of a word or foot. |
Penultimate as an Adjective
Definitions of "Penultimate" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “penultimate” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Next to the last.
- Last but one in a series of things; second last.
- Second last.
Synonyms of "Penultimate" as an adjective (1 Word)
| next-to-last | Occurring at or forming an end or termination. |
Usage Examples of "Penultimate" as an adjective
- The penultimate chapter of the book.
- The author inadvertently reveals the murderer in the penultimate chapter.