ultimogeniture

[ uhl-tuh-moh-jen-i-cher, -choor ]

noun

1. postremogeniture.

ultimogeniture

/ ˌʌltɪməʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃə /

noun

1. a principle of inheritance whereby the youngest son succeeds to the estate of his ancestor Compare primogeniture
2. another name for borough-English

Other Words From

• ul·ti·mo·gen·i·tar·y [uhl-t, uh, -moh-, jen, -i-ter-ee], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultimogeniture¹

1880–85; < Latin ultim ( us ) ( ultima ) + (prim)ogeniture

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultimogeniture¹

C19: ultimo- from Latin ultimus last + Late Latin genitura a birth

Example Sentences

Was Bhumibol's father also king, and if so, does Thailand follow a rule of ultimogeniture?

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