penultimate
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British pronunciation
/pɛnˈʌltɪmət/

Definition & Meaning of "penultimate"

Penultimate
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the next to last syllable in a word

penultimate
01

second to last in a sequence or series

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The protagonist 's true identity is revealed in the penultimate chapter of the book, setting the stage for the final showdown.
In the tournament's penultimate round, the two top-ranked players faced off in a thrilling match.
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