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ultimately

ul·ti·mate·ly [ últimətlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. eventually: in the end, as the culmination of a process or event
I ultimately decided not to take part.

2. in the final analysis: most importantly, when all things are considered
She believes that human beings are ultimately good.

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