Both Uses of
ultimate
in
Interview with the Vampire
- It is again and again a celebration of that experience; because for vampires that is the ultimate experience.†
Part 1 *ultimate = most extreme as in final, best, worst, most important, or most fundamental
- But the ultimate responsibility lies with me!†
Part 3
Definition:
most extreme as in final, best, worst, most important, or most fundamental
The exact meaning of ultimate depends upon its context. For example:
- "the ultimate decision-maker" -- the final
- "the ultimate car" -- the best
- "the ultimate insult" -- the worst
- "the ultimate source" -- original or most fundamental
- "the ultimate sacrifice" -- most extreme