1 : at the end of a process, period of time, etc.
▪ He ultimately [=finally, eventually] agreed to the deal. ▪ I have confidence that the plan will ultimately succeed. [=will succeed in the end] ▪ The changes ultimately proved to be unnecessary. 2 : at the most basic level : in the central or most important way
▪ Ultimately, it's a question of who is more popular.
▪ He ultimately [=finally, eventually] agreed to the deal. ▪ I have confidence that the plan will ultimately succeed. [=will succeed in the end] ▪ The changes ultimately proved to be unnecessary.
▪ Ultimately, it's a question of who is more popular.





