penultimate
Pronunciation
/pɛˈnəɫtəmət/

Definition & Meaning of "penultimate"in English

Penultimate
01

the next to last syllable in a word

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
penultimates
penultimate
01

second to last in a sequence or series

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The protagonist 's true identity is revealed in the penultimate chapter of the book, setting the stage for the final showdown.
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