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ultra-
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ultra-
(prefix)
ultra-
/ˌʌltrə/
prefix
ultra-
/ˌʌltrə/
prefix
Britannica Dictionary definition of ULTRA-
1
:
beyond
:
extremely
:
more than is usual
ultra
modern
ultra
serious
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technical
:
beyond the range or limits of
ultra
violet
ultra
sonic
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