penultimate
UK/pi'nʌltimit/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Second to last; immediately before the final item in a sequence.
倒数第二的
n.
The second-to-last item in a sequence.
倒数第二个
Root Breakdown
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Common Collocations
- 1.penultimate chapter倒数第二章
Example Sentences
- 1.
The penultimate chapter revealed important clues to solve the mystery.
- 2.
In his penultimate year, the student achieved the highest grades of his career.