(adv) as the end result of a succession or process, Syn. at long last, in the end, at last, finally, Example:ultimately he had to give in; at long last the winter was over
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
adv. As a final consequence; at last; in the end; as, afflictions often tend to correct immoral habits, and ultimately prove blessings. [ 1913 Webster ]
[つまり, tsumari] (adv) (1) (uk) that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; (2) (uk) in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it; (n) (3) (uk) clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage; (4) (uk) shrinkage; (5) (uk) (See とどのつまり) end; conclusion; (6) (uk) (arch) dead end; corner; (7) (uk) (arch) distress; being at the end of one's rope; (P)
[つまるところ, tsumarutokoro] (adv) (See 詰まり・つまり・2) in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it
[ぎゃくえん, gyakuen] (n) (1) { Buddh } bad deed which ultimately results in the creation of a good Buddhist; (2) older person conducting a funeral service for a younger relative, in particular, a parent for a child