All 3 Uses of "ultimate" in "A Stolen Life"

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A Stolen Life
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I didn't have any more nightmares like that first one about being taken; I guess I was living the ultimate nightmare so my mind couldn't think of anything worse.†
p. 27.2

ultimate = most extreme as in final, best, worst, most important, or most fundamental
Ultimately, what convinced me to seek the help of this person was the mention of horses.†
p. 238.5

ultimately = finally; or in the end
Yes, Nancy and Phillip were ultimately to blame, no question, but what made my heart soar was to hear that someone didn't pass the buck like Phillip always did.†
p. 271.8 *

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(1) (ultimate)
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
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)