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in or of the month preceding the present one
the most powerful ability or move available to a character in a game
What does "ult" mean in gaming slang?
It is used to describe the most powerful ability or move available to a character in a game, often requiring a long cooldown or charging meter before it can be used. Players typically announce when their ult is ready, coordinate ults with teammates for maximum impact, or complain when an enemy ult wipes out their team. The term originated as a shortening of "ultimate" in fighting games and multiplayer online battle arena games like "Street Fighter" and "League of Legends" during the 2000s, where each character had one super move reserved for game changing moments.
