Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penultimate
adjective
/ˌpɛn.ʌl.tɪ.mət/
Definition
Penultimate refers to something that is second to last in a sequence or order.
Examples
- The penultimate chapter of the book revealed all the secrets.
- In a race with ten participants, the penultimate runner is the one who comes in ninth.
- She always saves the penultimate slice of cake for her brother.
Meaning
It describes the item or position just before the last one.
Synonyms
- second to last
- next to last
- almost last
