Ultimi

Ultimi is the masculine plural form of the Italian adjective ultimo, meaning last, final, or latest. It agrees with masculine plural nouns; the feminine plural form is ultime, while the singular forms are ultimo (masculine) and ultima (feminine). As an adjective, it is used to describe things that come at the end of a sequence or are the most recent in a set, such as gli ultimi giorni (the last days) or gli ultimi arrivati (the latest arrivals).

In addition to its descriptive use, ultimi can function as a noun phrase meaning “the last ones” or “the most recent ones.” For example, in a discussion about a lineup or a group, one might refer to gli ultimi to denote the final members or entries. The term often conveys a sense of being at the end or at the latest point in time.

Etymology and cognates: ultimi derives from Latin ultimus, the superlative form related to ultra, meaning beyond or farthest, and is the historical source of the Italian ago form ultimo.

Usage notes: Ultimi appears frequently in everyday Italian, journalism, and literature to denote the concluding or most recent items in a sequence. It is distinct from primi (first) and from newer or intermediate terms that describe positions in time or order.

As a proper noun: when capitalized or used as a name, Ultimi may appear as a surname, a nickname, or part of a title or brand, but such uses are context-dependent and not a standard meaning of the word itself.