Penultimate
- Pronunciation
- /pen-ul-ti-mit/
- Category
- anatomy
- Singular
- Penultimate
- Plural
- Penultimates
Definition
The second to last item in a sequence, often referring specifically to the second to last segment of an arthropod's body.
Etymology
Example
The penultimate segment of the beetle’s leg is shorter than the others.
Synonyms
- second-to-last
Related Terms
- Ultimate
- Antepenultimate