Antepenultimate

usgb/ˌæntipenˈʌltɪmət/
adjective

Third from the end in a series of things.

In the word 'Hello', the letter 'l' is antepenultimate.
Visual representation of "antepenultimate" - Third from the end in a series of things

Often appears as...

  • antepenultimate item
  • antepenultimate position
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Uncommon Usage

Antepenultimate isn’t a word you’ll hear often; it's mostly used in specific or formal contexts.

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His antepenultimate lecture was particularly memorable.
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Precise Order

Use antepenultimate for clarity when the order in a sequence is essential.

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Check the antepenultimate chapter for the important character revelation.
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Misinterpretation Risk

Be aware that some might confuse antepenultimate with ultimate; specify if needed.

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Just to be clear, by antepenultimate, I mean the third from last one.
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