penultimatum
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A statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, commonly expressed as…A statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, commonly expressed as an ultimatum in the hopes of compelling immediate compliance with demands, but that then is superseded by more negotiation instead of actual dire consequences.
Meaning
1 senses(humorous)A statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, commonly expressed as an ultimatum in the hopes of compelling immediate compliance with demands, but that then is superseded by more negotiation instead of actual dire consequences.
Origin
Blend of penultimate + ultimatum, equivalent to pene- + ultimatum.Blend of penultimate + ultimatum, equivalent to pene- + ultimatum.
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Forms
plural: penultimatums / penultimata| Singular | penultimatum |
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| Plural | penultimatums / penultimata |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedantepenultimatum
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular